How Many Syllables In Ingrate?
2syllables
Ingrate has 2 syllables, ing-rate. It is a disyllabic word.
ingrate
/ˈɪn.ɡreɪt/ UK /ˈɪn.ɡreɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ing.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ɡreɪt/
Division By Letters
ing-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ingrate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Ingrate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ingrate?
Ingrate has 2 syllables, ing-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.ɡreɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in ingrate?
The first syllable, ing, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ingrate?
Ingrate has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ingrate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ɡreɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ing-rate.