How Many Syllables In Relaunch?
2syllables
Relaunch has 2 syllables, re-launch. It is a disyllabic word.
relaunch
/ˌriːˈlɔːntʃ/ UK /ˌriːˈlɔːntʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, launch.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.lɔːntʃ/
Division By Letters
re-launch
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relaunch
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 primary stress | l | ɔː | ntʃ | CVCC | closed |
Why Relaunch Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relaunch?
Relaunch has 2 syllables, re-launch. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈlɔːntʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in relaunch?
The second syllable, launch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relaunch?
Relaunch has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relaunch into syllables?
By sound, riː.lɔːntʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-launch.