How Many Syllables In Subpoena?
3syllables
Subpoena has 3 syllables, sub-poe-na. It is a trisyllabic word.
subpoena
/səˈpiː.nə/ UK /səˈpiː.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, poe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sə.piː.nə/
Division By Letters
sub-poe-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subpoena
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Subpoena Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subpoena?
Subpoena has 3 syllables, sub-poe-na. In British English it is transcribed /səˈpiː.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in subpoena?
The second syllable, poe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subpoena?
Subpoena has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subpoena into syllables?
By sound, sə.piː.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-poe-na.