How Many Syllables In Contract?
2syllables
Contract has 2 syllables, con-tract. It is a disyllabic word.
contract
/ˈkɒn.trækt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.trækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.trækt/
Division By Letters
con-tract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contract
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 | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | æ | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Contract Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈkɒn.trækt/ | /ˈkɑːn.trækt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /kənˈtrækt/ | /kənˈtrækt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contract?
Contract has 2 syllables, con-tract. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.trækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in contract?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contract?
Contract has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contract into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.trækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tract.