How Many Syllables In Rebellion?
4syllables
Rebellion has 4 syllables, re-bell-i-on. It is a polysyllabic word.
rebellion
/rɪˈbel.i.ən/ UK /rɪˈbel.jən/ US
Rebellion can also be said with 3 syllables (US /rɪˈbel.jən/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bell.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.bel.i.ən/
Division By Letters
re-bell-i-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rebellion
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 | b | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Rebellion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rebellion?
Rebellion has 4 syllables, re-bell-i-on. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈbel.i.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in rebellion?
The second syllable, bell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rebellion?
Rebellion has the structure CV/CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rebellion into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.bel.i.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-bell-i-on.