How Many Syllables In Vacate?
2syllables
Vacate has 2 syllables, va-cate. It is a disyllabic word.
vacate
/vəˈkeɪt/ UK /ˈveɪ.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cate.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/və.keɪt/
Division By Letters
va-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vacate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Vacate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vacate?
Vacate has 2 syllables, va-cate. In British English it is transcribed /vəˈkeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in vacate?
The second syllable, cate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vacate?
Vacate has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vacate into syllables?
By sound, və.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, va-cate.