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