How Many Syllables In Repertoire?
3syllables
Repertoire has 3 syllables, rep-e-rtoire. It is a trisyllabic word.
repertoire
/ˈrep.ə.twɑː/ UK /ˈrep.ɚ.twɑːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/rep.ə.twɑː/
Division By Letters
rep-e-rtoire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repertoire
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | tw | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
Why Repertoire Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in repertoire?
Repertoire has 3 syllables, rep-e-rtoire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrep.ə.twɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in repertoire?
The first syllable, rep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repertoire?
Repertoire has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repertoire into syllables?
By sound, rep.ə.twɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, rep-e-rtoire.