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