How Many Syllables In Subtraction?
3syllables
Subtraction has 3 syllables, sub-trac-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
subtraction
/səbˈtræk.ʃən/ UK /səbˈtræk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/səb.træk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sub-trac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subtraction
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 | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Subtraction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subtraction?
Subtraction has 3 syllables, sub-trac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /səbˈtræk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in subtraction?
The second syllable, trac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subtraction?
Subtraction has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subtraction into syllables?
By sound, səb.træk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-trac-tion.