How Many Syllables In Protractor?
3syllables
Protractor has 3 syllables, pro-trac-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
protractor
/prəˈtræk.tə/ UK /proʊˈtræk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trac.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/prə.træk.tə/
Division By Letters
pro-trac-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protractor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Protractor 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 /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protractor?
Protractor has 3 syllables, pro-trac-tor. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈtræk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in protractor?
The second syllable, trac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protractor?
Protractor has the structure CCV/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protractor into syllables?
By sound, prə.træk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-trac-tor.