How Many Syllables In Stalemate?
2syllables
Stalemate has 2 syllables, stale-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
stalemate
/ˈsteɪl.meɪt/ UK /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stale.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/steɪl.meɪt/
Division By Letters
stale-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stalemate
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 | st | eɪ | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Stalemate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stalemate?
Stalemate has 2 syllables, stale-mate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in stalemate?
The first syllable, stale, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stalemate?
Stalemate has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stalemate into syllables?
By sound, steɪl.meɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, stale-mate.