How Many Syllables In Abstract?
2syllables
Abstract has 2 syllables, ab-stract. It is a disyllabic word.
abstract
/ˈæb.strækt/ UK /ˈæb.strækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ab.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVCC
Division By Sound
/æb.strækt/
Division By Letters
ab-stract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abstract
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 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | str | æ | kt | CCCVCC | closed |
Why Abstract Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective, noun | /ˈæb.strækt/ | /ˈæb.strækt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /æbˈstrækt/ | /æbˈstrækt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abstract?
Abstract has 2 syllables, ab-stract. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæb.strækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in abstract?
The first syllable, ab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abstract?
Abstract has the structure VC/CCCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abstract into syllables?
By sound, æb.strækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-stract.