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