How Many Syllables In Reminder?
3syllables
Reminder has 3 syllables, re-min-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
reminder
/rɪˈmaɪn.də/ UK /rɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, min.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.maɪn.də/
Division By Letters
re-min-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reminder
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Reminder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reminder?
Reminder has 3 syllables, re-min-der. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈmaɪn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in reminder?
The second syllable, min, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reminder?
Reminder has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reminder into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.maɪn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-min-der.