How Many Syllables In Lubricate?
3syllables
Lubricate has 3 syllables, lu-bri-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
lubricate
/ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/ UK /ˈluː.brə.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/luː.brɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
lu-bri-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lubricate
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 | l | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | br | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Lubricate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lubricate?
Lubricate has 3 syllables, lu-bri-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in lubricate?
The first syllable, lu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lubricate?
Lubricate has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lubricate into syllables?
By sound, luː.brɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, lu-bri-cate.