How Many Syllables In Subcommittee?
4syllables
Subcommittee has 4 syllables, sub-co-mmitt-ee. It is a polysyllabic word.
subcommittee
/ˌsʌb.kəˈmɪt.i/ UK /ˌsʌb.kəˈmɪt.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mmitt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sʌb.kə.mɪt.i/
Division By Letters
sub-co-mmitt-ee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subcommittee
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 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Subcommittee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subcommittee?
Subcommittee has 4 syllables, sub-co-mmitt-ee. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsʌb.kəˈmɪt.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in subcommittee?
The third syllable, mmitt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subcommittee?
Subcommittee has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subcommittee into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.kə.mɪt.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-co-mmitt-ee.
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