How Many Syllables In Remodel?
3syllables
Remodel has 3 syllables, re-mod-el. It is a trisyllabic word.
remodel
/ˌriːˈmɒd.əl/ UK /ˌriːˈmɑː.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mod.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/riː.mɒd.əl/
Division By Letters
re-mod-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Remodel
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 | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Remodel 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 /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in remodel?
Remodel has 3 syllables, re-mod-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈmɒd.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in remodel?
The second syllable, mod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of remodel?
Remodel has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide remodel into syllables?
By sound, riː.mɒd.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-mod-el.