How Many Syllables In Subscribe?
2syllables
Subscribe has 2 syllables, sub-scribe. It is a disyllabic word.
subscribe
/səbˈskraɪb/ UK /səbˈskraɪb/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scribe.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/səb.skraɪb/
Division By Letters
sub-scribe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subscribe
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 | skr | aɪ | b | CCCVC | closed |
Why Subscribe Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subscribe?
Subscribe has 2 syllables, sub-scribe. In British English it is transcribed /səbˈskraɪb/.
Which syllable is stressed in subscribe?
The second syllable, scribe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subscribe?
Subscribe has the structure CVC/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subscribe into syllables?
By sound, səb.skraɪb. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-scribe.