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