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