How Many Syllables In Reinterpret?
4syllables
Reinterpret has 4 syllables, re-in-ter-pret. It is a polysyllabic word.
reinterpret
/ˌriː.ɪnˈtɜː.prət/ UK /ˌriː.ɪnˈtɝː.prət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ɪn.tɜː.prət/
Division By Letters
re-in-ter-pret
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reinterpret
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | pr | ə | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Reinterpret Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reinterpret?
Reinterpret has 4 syllables, re-in-ter-pret. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.ɪnˈtɜː.prət/.
Which syllable is stressed in reinterpret?
The third syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reinterpret?
Reinterpret has the structure CV/VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reinterpret into syllables?
By sound, riː.ɪn.tɜː.prət. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-in-ter-pret.