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