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