How Many Syllables In Remedy?
3syllables
Remedy has 3 syllables, rem-e-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
remedy
/ˈrem.ə.di/ UK /ˈrem.ə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/rem.ə.di/
Division By Letters
rem-e-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Remedy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Remedy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in remedy?
Remedy has 3 syllables, rem-e-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrem.ə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in remedy?
The first syllable, rem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of remedy?
Remedy has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide remedy into syllables?
By sound, rem.ə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, rem-e-dy.