How Many Syllables In Reaffirm?
3syllables
Reaffirm has 3 syllables, re-a-ffirm. It is a trisyllabic word.
reaffirm
/ˌriː.əˈfɜːm/ UK /ˌriː.əˈfɝːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ffirm.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ə.fɜːm/
Division By Letters
re-a-ffirm
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reaffirm
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 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | f | ɜː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Reaffirm Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reaffirm?
Reaffirm has 3 syllables, re-a-ffirm. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.əˈfɜːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in reaffirm?
The third syllable, ffirm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reaffirm?
Reaffirm has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reaffirm into syllables?
By sound, riː.ə.fɜːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-a-ffirm.