How Many Syllables In Rebirth?
2syllables
Rebirth has 2 syllables, re-birth. It is a disyllabic word.
rebirth
/rɪˈbɜːθ/ UK /rɪˈbɝːθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, birth.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.bɜːθ/
Division By Letters
re-birth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rebirth
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 | ɜː | θ | CVC | closed |
Why Rebirth Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rebirth?
Rebirth has 2 syllables, re-birth. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈbɜːθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in rebirth?
The second syllable, birth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rebirth?
Rebirth has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rebirth into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.bɜːθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-birth.