How Many Syllables In Relay?
2syllables
Relay has 2 syllables, re-lay. It is a disyllabic word.
relay
/ˈriː.leɪ/ UK /ˈriː.leɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/riː.leɪ/
Division By Letters
re-lay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relay
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Relay Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈriː.leɪ/ | /ˈriː.leɪ/ | 2 |
| Verb | /rɪˈleɪ/ | /rɪˈleɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relay?
Relay has 2 syllables, re-lay. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.leɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in relay?
The first syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relay?
Relay has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relay into syllables?
By sound, riː.leɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lay.