How Many Syllables In Register?
3syllables
Register has 3 syllables, reg-i-ster. It is a trisyllabic word.
register
/ˈredʒ.ɪ.stə/ UK /ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, reg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/redʒ.ɪ.stə/
Division By Letters
reg-i-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Register
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Register Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in register?
Register has 3 syllables, reg-i-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈredʒ.ɪ.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in register?
The first syllable, reg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of register?
Register has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide register into syllables?
By sound, redʒ.ɪ.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, reg-i-ster.