How Many Syllables In Trachea?
3syllables
Trachea has 3 syllables, tra-che-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
trachea
/trəˈkiː.ə/ UK /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, che.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/trə.kiː.ə/
Division By Letters
tra-che-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trachea
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Trachea Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /trəˈkiː.ə/ | /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trachea?
Trachea has 3 syllables, tra-che-a. In British English it is transcribed /trəˈkiː.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in trachea?
The second syllable, che, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trachea?
Trachea has the structure CCV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trachea into syllables?
By sound, trə.kiː.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tra-che-a.