How Many Syllables In Soundtrack?
2syllables
Soundtrack has 2 syllables, sound-track. It is a disyllabic word.
soundtrack
/ˈsaʊnd.træk/ UK /ˈsaʊnd.træk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sound.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/saʊnd.træk/
Division By Letters
sound-track
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Soundtrack
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 | s | aʊ | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | tr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Soundtrack 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 soundtrack?
Soundtrack has 2 syllables, sound-track. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaʊnd.træk/.
Which syllable is stressed in soundtrack?
The first syllable, sound, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of soundtrack?
Soundtrack has the structure CVCC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide soundtrack into syllables?
By sound, saʊnd.træk. By letters, as a spelling guide, sound-track.