How Many Syllables In Repossess?
3syllables
Repossess has 3 syllables, re-po-ssess. It is a trisyllabic word.
repossess
/ˌriː.pəˈzes/ UK /ˌriː.pəˈzes/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ssess.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.pə.zes/
Division By Letters
re-po-ssess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repossess
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 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | z | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Repossess Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in repossess?
Repossess has 3 syllables, re-po-ssess. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.pəˈzes/.
Which syllable is stressed in repossess?
The third syllable, ssess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repossess?
Repossess has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repossess into syllables?
By sound, riː.pə.zes. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-po-ssess.