How Many Syllables In Subway?
2syllables
Subway has 2 syllables, sub-way. It is a disyllabic word.
subway
/ˈsʌb.weɪ/ UK /ˈsʌb.weɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sʌb.weɪ/
Division By Letters
sub-way
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subway
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 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Subway Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subway?
Subway has 2 syllables, sub-way. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.weɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in subway?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subway?
Subway has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subway into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.weɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-way.