How Many Syllables In Republic?
3syllables
Republic has 3 syllables, re-pub-lic. It is a trisyllabic word.
republic
/rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ UK /rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pub.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.pʌb.lɪk/
Division By Letters
re-pub-lic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Republic
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 | p | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Republic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in republic?
Republic has 3 syllables, re-pub-lic. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in republic?
The second syllable, pub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of republic?
Republic has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide republic into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.pʌb.lɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pub-lic.