How Many Syllables In Racetrack?
2syllables
Racetrack has 2 syllables, race-track. It is a disyllabic word.
racetrack
/ˈreɪs.træk/ UK /ˈreɪs.træk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, race.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/reɪs.træk/
Division By Letters
race-track
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Racetrack
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 | r | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Racetrack Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in racetrack?
Racetrack has 2 syllables, race-track. In British English it is transcribed /ˈreɪs.træk/.
Which syllable is stressed in racetrack?
The first syllable, race, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of racetrack?
Racetrack has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide racetrack into syllables?
By sound, reɪs.træk. By letters, as a spelling guide, race-track.