How Many Syllables In Disrepair?
3syllables
Disrepair has 3 syllables, dis-re-pair. It is a trisyllabic word.
disrepair
/ˌdɪs.rɪˈpeə/ UK /ˌdɪs.rɪˈper/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, pair.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪs.rɪ.peə/
Division By Letters
dis-re-pair
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disrepair
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | p | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Disrepair Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in disrepair?
Disrepair has 3 syllables, dis-re-pair. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪs.rɪˈpeə/.
Which syllable is stressed in disrepair?
The third syllable, pair, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disrepair?
Disrepair has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disrepair into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.rɪ.peə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-re-pair.