How Many Syllables In Pirate?
2syllables
Pirate has 2 syllables, pi-rate. It is a disyllabic word.
pirate
/ˈpaɪ.rət/ UK /ˈpaɪ.rət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/paɪ.rət/
Division By Letters
pi-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pirate
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 | p | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Pirate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈpaɪ.rət/ | /ˈpaɪ.rət/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈpaɪ.rɪt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pirate?
Pirate has 2 syllables, pi-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpaɪ.rət/.
Which syllable is stressed in pirate?
The first syllable, pi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pirate?
Pirate has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pirate into syllables?
By sound, paɪ.rət. By letters, as a spelling guide, pi-rate.