How Many Syllables In Tributary?
4syllables
Tributary has 4 syllables, trib-u-tar-y. It is a polysyllabic word.
tributary
/ˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər.i/ UK /ˈtrɪb.jə.t̬er.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trib.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/trɪb.jʊ.tər.i/
Division By Letters
trib-u-tar-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tributary
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 | ɪ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Tributary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tributary?
Tributary has 4 syllables, trib-u-tar-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in tributary?
The first syllable, trib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tributary?
Tributary has the structure CCVC/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tributary into syllables?
By sound, trɪb.jʊ.tər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, trib-u-tar-y.
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