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