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