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