How Many Syllables In Reissue?
3syllables
Reissue has 3 syllables, rei-ssu-e. It is a trisyllabic word.
reissue
/riːˈɪʃ.uː/ UK /riːˈɪʃ.uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ssu.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/V
Division By Sound
/riː.ɪʃ.uː/
Division By Letters
rei-ssu-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reissue
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | uː | – | V | open |
Why Reissue Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reissue?
Reissue has 3 syllables, rei-ssu-e. In British English it is transcribed /riːˈɪʃ.uː/.
Which syllable is stressed in reissue?
The second syllable, ssu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reissue?
Reissue has the structure CV/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reissue into syllables?
By sound, riː.ɪʃ.uː. By letters, as a spelling guide, rei-ssu-e.