How Many Syllables In Prostate?
2syllables
Prostate has 2 syllables, pros-tate. It is a disyllabic word.
prostate
/ˈprɒs.teɪt/ UK /ˈprɑː.steɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pros.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɒs.teɪt/
Division By Letters
pros-tate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prostate
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 | pr | ɒ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Prostate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prostate?
Prostate has 2 syllables, pros-tate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒs.teɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prostate?
The first syllable, pros, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prostate?
Prostate has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prostate into syllables?
By sound, prɒs.teɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pros-tate.