How Many Syllables In Rediscover?
4syllables
Rediscover has 4 syllables, re-di-scov-er. It is a polysyllabic word.
rediscover
/ˌriː.dɪˈskʌv.ə/ UK /ˌriː.dɪˈskʌv.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, scov.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/riː.dɪ.skʌv.ə/
Division By Letters
re-di-scov-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rediscover
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | sk | ʌ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Rediscover Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /sk/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rediscover?
Rediscover has 4 syllables, re-di-scov-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.dɪˈskʌv.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in rediscover?
The third syllable, scov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rediscover?
Rediscover has the structure CV/CV/CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rediscover into syllables?
By sound, riː.dɪ.skʌv.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-di-scov-er.