How Many Syllables In Sublease?
2syllables
Sublease has 2 syllables, sub-lease. It is a disyllabic word.
sublease
/ˈsʌb.liːs/ UK /ˈsʌb.liːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.liːs/
Division By Letters
sub-lease
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sublease
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 | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | iː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Sublease Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sublease?
Sublease has 2 syllables, sub-lease. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.liːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in sublease?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sublease?
Sublease has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sublease into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.liːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-lease.