How Many Syllables In Vertebrate?
3syllables
Vertebrate has 3 syllables, ver-te-brate. It is a trisyllabic word.
vertebrate
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/ UK /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/vɜː.tɪ.brət/
Division By Letters
ver-te-brate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vertebrate
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 | v | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | br | ə | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Vertebrate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/ | /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vertebrate?
Vertebrate has 3 syllables, ver-te-brate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/.
Which syllable is stressed in vertebrate?
The first syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vertebrate?
Vertebrate has the structure CV/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vertebrate into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.tɪ.brət. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-te-brate.