How Many Syllables In Reptile?
2syllables
Reptile has 2 syllables, rep-tile. It is a disyllabic word.
reptile
/ˈrep.taɪl/ UK /ˈrep.taɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rep.taɪl/
Division By Letters
rep-tile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reptile
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 | t | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Reptile Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reptile?
Reptile has 2 syllables, rep-tile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrep.taɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in reptile?
The first syllable, rep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reptile?
Reptile has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reptile into syllables?
By sound, rep.taɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rep-tile.