How Many Syllables In Replicate?
3syllables
Replicate has 3 syllables, rep-li-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
replicate
/ˈrep.lɪ.keɪt/ UK /ˈrep.lə.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rep.lɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
rep-li-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Replicate
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 | r | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Replicate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in replicate?
Replicate has 3 syllables, rep-li-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrep.lɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in replicate?
The first syllable, rep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of replicate?
Replicate has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide replicate into syllables?
By sound, rep.lɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, rep-li-cate.