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