How Many Syllables In Relent?
2syllables
Relent has 2 syllables, re-lent. It is a disyllabic word.
relent
/rɪˈlent/ UK /rɪˈlent/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lent.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.lent/
Division By Letters
re-lent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relent
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 | l | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Relent 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 relent?
Relent has 2 syllables, re-lent. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈlent/.
Which syllable is stressed in relent?
The second syllable, lent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relent?
Relent has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relent into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.lent. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lent.