How Many Syllables In Navigator?
4syllables
Navigator has 4 syllables, nav-i-ga-tor. It is a polysyllabic word.
navigator
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ UK /ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nav.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/næv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
nav-i-ga-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Navigator
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 | n | æ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Navigator Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in navigator?
Navigator has 4 syllables, nav-i-ga-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in navigator?
The first syllable, nav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of navigator?
Navigator has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide navigator into syllables?
By sound, næv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, nav-i-ga-tor.