How Many Syllables In Submit?
2syllables
Submit has 2 syllables, sub-mit. It is a disyllabic word.
submit
/səbˈmɪt/ UK /səbˈmɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/səb.mɪt/
Division By Letters
sub-mit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Submit
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Submit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in submit?
Submit has 2 syllables, sub-mit. In British English it is transcribed /səbˈmɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in submit?
The second syllable, mit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of submit?
Submit has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide submit into syllables?
By sound, səb.mɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-mit.