How Many Syllables In Predict?
2syllables
Predict has 2 syllables, pre-dict. It is a disyllabic word.
predict
/prɪˈdɪkt/ UK /prɪˈdɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dict.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.dɪkt/
Division By Letters
pre-dict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predict
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Predict Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predict?
Predict has 2 syllables, pre-dict. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈdɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in predict?
The second syllable, dict, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predict?
Predict has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predict into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.dɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-dict.