How Many Syllables In Relate?
2syllables
Relate has 2 syllables, re-late. It is a disyllabic word.
relate
/rɪˈleɪt/ UK /rɪˈleɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, late.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.leɪt/
Division By Letters
re-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Relate 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 relate?
Relate has 2 syllables, re-late. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈleɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in relate?
The second syllable, late, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relate?
Relate has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relate into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-late.