How Many Syllables In Retract?
2syllables
Retract has 2 syllables, re-tract. It is a disyllabic word.
retract
/rɪˈtrækt/ UK /rɪˈtrækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tract.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.trækt/
Division By Letters
re-tract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retract
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | æ | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Retract 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 retract?
Retract has 2 syllables, re-tract. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈtrækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in retract?
The second syllable, tract, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retract?
Retract has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retract into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.trækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-tract.