How Many Syllables In Protract?
2syllables
Protract has 2 syllables, pro-tract. It is a disyllabic word.
protract
/prəˈtrækt/ UK /proʊˈtrækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tract.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/prə.trækt/
Division By Letters
pro-tract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protract
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 | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | æ | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Protract Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protract?
Protract has 2 syllables, pro-tract. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈtrækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in protract?
The second syllable, tract, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protract?
Protract has the structure CCV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protract into syllables?
By sound, prə.trækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-tract.