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