How Many Syllables In Prerequisite?
4syllables
Prerequisite has 4 syllables, pre-requ-i-site. It is a polysyllabic word.
prerequisite
/ˌpriːˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/ UK /ˌpriːˈrek.wə.zət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, requ.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/priː.rek.wɪ.zɪt/
Division By Letters
pre-requ-i-site
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prerequisite
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 | pr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | w | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | z | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Prerequisite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prerequisite?
Prerequisite has 4 syllables, pre-requ-i-site. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpriːˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prerequisite?
The second syllable, requ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prerequisite?
Prerequisite has the structure CCV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prerequisite into syllables?
By sound, priː.rek.wɪ.zɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-requ-i-site.