Question

The syllabic structure of the word bate is:

• A. CVVC
• B. CVC
• C. CV
• D. CVCV

Answer 1

Answer:

B. CVC

Let’s break down the word "bate" (IPA: /beɪt/):

• C = consonant → /b/

• V = vowel → /eɪ/ (the diphthong /eɪ/ functions as a long vowel / vowel glide)

• V = The second element of the diphthong

• C = consonant → /t/

👉 Therefore, the structure is CVVC:

• /b/ = C

• /eɪ/ = VV (diphthong, counted as VV here)

• /t/ = C