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