How Many Syllables In Replay?
2syllables
Replay has 2 syllables, re-play. It is a disyllabic word.
replay
/ˌriːˈpleɪ/ UK /ˌriːˈpleɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, play.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/riː.pleɪ/
Division By Letters
re-play
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Replay
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 | pl | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Replay Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in replay?
Replay has 2 syllables, re-play. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈpleɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in replay?
The second syllable, play, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of replay?
Replay has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide replay into syllables?
By sound, riː.pleɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-play.