How Many Syllables In Ovulate?
3syllables
Ovulate has 3 syllables, ov-u-late. It is a trisyllabic word.
ovulate
/ˈɒv.jʊ.leɪt/ UK /ˈɑː.vjə.leɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ov.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒv.jʊ.leɪt/
Division By Letters
ov-u-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ovulate
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 | v | VC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Ovulate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ovulate?
Ovulate has 3 syllables, ov-u-late. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒv.jʊ.leɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in ovulate?
The first syllable, ov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ovulate?
Ovulate has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ovulate into syllables?
By sound, ɒv.jʊ.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ov-u-late.