How Many Syllables In Reestablish?
4syllables
Reestablish has 4 syllables, re-e-stab-lish. It is a polysyllabic word.
reestablish
/ˌriː.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ UK /ˌriː.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, stab.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ɪ.stæb.lɪʃ/
Division By Letters
re-e-stab-lish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reestablish
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 | st | æ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | l | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Reestablish Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reestablish?
Reestablish has 4 syllables, re-e-stab-lish. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in reestablish?
The third syllable, stab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reestablish?
Reestablish has the structure CV/V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reestablish into syllables?
By sound, riː.ɪ.stæb.lɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-e-stab-lish.