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