How Many Syllables In Reentry?
3syllables
Reentry has 3 syllables, re-en-try. It is a trisyllabic word.
reentry
/riːˈen.tri/ UK /riːˈen.tri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, en.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/riː.en.tri/
Division By Letters
re-en-try
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reentry
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Reentry Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reentry?
Reentry has 3 syllables, re-en-try. In British English it is transcribed /riːˈen.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in reentry?
The second syllable, en, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reentry?
Reentry has the structure CV/VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reentry into syllables?
By sound, riː.en.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-en-try.