How Many Syllables In Rematch?
2syllables
Rematch has 2 syllables, re-match. It is a disyllabic word.
rematch
/ˌriːˈmætʃ/ UK /ˌriːˈmætʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, match.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.mætʃ/
Division By Letters
re-match
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rematch
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 | m | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Rematch Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rematch?
Rematch has 2 syllables, re-match. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈmætʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in rematch?
The second syllable, match, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rematch?
Rematch has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rematch into syllables?
By sound, riː.mætʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-match.