How Many Syllables In Regatta?
3syllables
Regatta has 3 syllables, re-gatt-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
regatta
/rɪˈɡæt.ə/ UK /rɪˈɡɑː.t̬ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gatt.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/rɪ.ɡæt.ə/
Division By Letters
re-gatt-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Regatta
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Regatta Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in regatta?
Regatta has 3 syllables, re-gatt-a. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈɡæt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in regatta?
The second syllable, gatt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of regatta?
Regatta has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide regatta into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.ɡæt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-gatt-a.