How Many Syllables In Refinance?
3syllables
Refinance has 3 syllables, re-fi-nance. It is a trisyllabic word.
refinance
/ˌriː.faɪˈnæns/ UK /ˌriː.fəˈnæns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nance.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.faɪ.næns/
Division By Letters
re-fi-nance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refinance
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 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | æ | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Refinance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in refinance?
Refinance has 3 syllables, re-fi-nance. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.faɪˈnæns/.
Which syllable is stressed in refinance?
The third syllable, nance, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refinance?
Refinance has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refinance into syllables?
By sound, riː.faɪ.næns. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-fi-nance.