How Many Syllables In Reactor?
3syllables
Reactor has 3 syllables, re-ac-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
reactor
/rɪˈæk.tə/ UK /rɪˈæk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ac.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.æk.tə/
Division By Letters
re-ac-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reactor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Reactor Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reactor?
Reactor has 3 syllables, re-ac-tor. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈæk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in reactor?
The second syllable, ac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reactor?
Reactor has the structure CV/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reactor into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.æk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-ac-tor.