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