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