How Many Syllables In Reproach?
2syllables
Reproach has 2 syllables, re-proach. It is a disyllabic word.
reproach
/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ UK /rɪˈproʊtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, proach.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.prəʊtʃ/
Division By Letters
re-proach
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reproach
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 | əʊ | tʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Reproach 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 reproach?
Reproach has 2 syllables, re-proach. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in reproach?
The second syllable, proach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reproach?
Reproach has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reproach into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.prəʊtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-proach.