How Many Syllables In Distract?
2syllables
Distract has 2 syllables, di-stract. It is a disyllabic word.
distract
/dɪˈstrækt/ UK /dɪˈstrækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stract.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCCVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.strækt/
Division By Letters
di-stract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distract
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | str | æ | kt | CCCVCC | closed |
Why Distract Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in distract?
Distract has 2 syllables, di-stract. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈstrækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in distract?
The second syllable, stract, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distract?
Distract has the structure CV/CCCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distract into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.strækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-stract.