How Many Syllables In Subject?
2syllables
Subject has 2 syllables, sub-ject. It is a disyllabic word.
subject
/ˈsʌb.dʒekt/ UK /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.dʒekt/
Division By Letters
sub-ject
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subject
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 | s | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Subject Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun, adjective | /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/ | /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /səbˈdʒekt/ | /səbˈdʒekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subject?
Subject has 2 syllables, sub-ject. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in subject?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subject?
Subject has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subject into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.dʒekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-ject.