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