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