How Many Syllables In Provoke?
2syllables
Provoke has 2 syllables, pro-voke. It is a disyllabic word.
provoke
/prəˈvəʊk/ UK /prəˈvoʊk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, voke.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.vəʊk/
Division By Letters
pro-voke
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Provoke
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 | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | əʊ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Provoke Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in provoke?
Provoke has 2 syllables, pro-voke. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈvəʊk/.
Which syllable is stressed in provoke?
The second syllable, voke, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of provoke?
Provoke has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide provoke into syllables?
By sound, prə.vəʊk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-voke.