How Many Syllables In Instigate?
3syllables
Instigate has 3 syllables, in-sti-gate. It is a trisyllabic word.
instigate
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/ UK /ˈɪn.stə.ɡeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
Division By Letters
in-sti-gate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Instigate
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 | st | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Instigate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in instigate?
Instigate has 3 syllables, in-sti-gate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in instigate?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of instigate?
Instigate has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide instigate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-sti-gate.