How Many Syllables In Remarriage?
3syllables
Remarriage has 3 syllables, re-marr-iage. It is a trisyllabic word.
remarriage
/riːˈmær.ɪdʒ/ UK /riːˈmer.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, marr.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/riː.mær.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
re-marr-iage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Remarriage
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Remarriage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in remarriage?
Remarriage has 3 syllables, re-marr-iage. In British English it is transcribed /riːˈmær.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in remarriage?
The second syllable, marr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of remarriage?
Remarriage has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide remarriage into syllables?
By sound, riː.mær.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-marr-iage.