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