How Many Syllables In Contribute?
3syllables
Contribute has 3 syllables, con-trib-ute. It is a trisyllabic word.
contribute
/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ UK /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trib.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.trɪb.juːt/
Division By Letters
con-trib-ute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contribute
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tr | ɪ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | j | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Contribute Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contribute?
Contribute has 3 syllables, con-trib-ute. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in contribute?
The second syllable, trib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contribute?
Contribute has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contribute into syllables?
By sound, kən.trɪb.juːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-trib-ute.