How Many Syllables In Tractor?
2syllables
Tractor has 2 syllables, trac-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
tractor
/ˈtræk.tə/ UK /ˈtræk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trac.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/træk.tə/
Division By Letters
trac-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tractor
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 | tr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tractor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tractor?
Tractor has 2 syllables, trac-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtræk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tractor?
The first syllable, trac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tractor?
Tractor has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tractor into syllables?
By sound, træk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, trac-tor.