How Many Syllables In Subatomic?
4syllables
Subatomic has 4 syllables, sub-a-tom-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
subatomic
/ˌsʌb.əˈtɒm.ɪk/ UK /ˌsʌb.əˈtɑː.mɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tom.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.ə.tɒm.ɪk/
Division By Letters
sub-a-tom-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subatomic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Subatomic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subatomic?
Subatomic has 4 syllables, sub-a-tom-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsʌb.əˈtɒm.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in subatomic?
The third syllable, tom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subatomic?
Subatomic has the structure CVC/V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subatomic into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.ə.tɒm.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-a-tom-ic.