How Many Syllables In Locate?
2syllables
Locate has 2 syllables, lo-cate. It is a disyllabic word.
locate
/ləʊˈkeɪt/ UK /ˈloʊ.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cate.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ləʊ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
lo-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Locate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Locate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in locate?
Locate has 2 syllables, lo-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ləʊˈkeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in locate?
The second syllable, cate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of locate?
Locate has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide locate into syllables?
By sound, ləʊ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, lo-cate.