How Many Syllables In Inmate?
2syllables
Inmate has 2 syllables, in-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
inmate
/ˈɪn.meɪt/ UK /ˈɪn.meɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.meɪt/
Division By Letters
in-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inmate
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 | m | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Inmate 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 inmate?
Inmate has 2 syllables, in-mate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.meɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inmate?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inmate?
Inmate has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inmate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.meɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-mate.