How Many Syllables In Redirect?
3syllables
Redirect has 3 syllables, re-di-rect. It is a trisyllabic word.
redirect
/ˌriː.dəˈrekt/ UK /ˌriː.dəˈrekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.də.rekt/
Division By Letters
re-di-rect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Redirect
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 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Redirect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in redirect?
Redirect has 3 syllables, re-di-rect. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.dəˈrekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in redirect?
The third syllable, rect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of redirect?
Redirect has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide redirect into syllables?
By sound, riː.də.rekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-di-rect.