How Many Syllables In Rejoinder?
3syllables
Rejoinder has 3 syllables, re-join-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
rejoinder
/rɪˈdʒɔɪn.də/ UK /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, join.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.dʒɔɪn.də/
Division By Letters
re-join-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rejoinder
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 | dʒ | ɔɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Rejoinder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rejoinder?
Rejoinder has 3 syllables, re-join-der. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in rejoinder?
The second syllable, join, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rejoinder?
Rejoinder has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rejoinder into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.dʒɔɪn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-join-der.