Question

The syllabic structure of the word bate is:

• A. CVVC
• B. CVC
• C. CV
• D. CVCV

Answer 1

Answer:

A. CVVC

Let's break down the word "bate" /beɪt/ in terms of syllabic structure, where:

• C = Consonant

• V = Vowel (each vowel sound, not just a single letter)

"Bate" consists of:

• C: /b/

• VV: /eɪ/ (a diphthong, which counts as a complex vowel—two vowel sounds gliding together)

• C: /t/

So, the structure is:

➡️ C (b) + VV (eɪ) + C (t)
= CVVC

Therefore, "bate" has the syllabic structure: CVVC.