How Many Syllables In Substitute?
3syllables
Substitute has 3 syllables, sub-sti-tute. It is a trisyllabic word.
substitute
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/ UK /ˈsʌb.stə.t̬uːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/
Division By Letters
sub-sti-tute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Substitute
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 | st | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | tj | uː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Substitute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in substitute?
Substitute has 3 syllables, sub-sti-tute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in substitute?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of substitute?
Substitute has the structure CVC/CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide substitute into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.stɪ.tjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-sti-tute.