How Many Syllables In Reroute?
2syllables
Reroute has 2 syllables, re-route. It is a disyllabic word.
reroute
/ˌriːˈruːt/ UK /ˌriːˈruːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, route.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ruːt/
Division By Letters
re-route
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reroute
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 | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Reroute 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 reroute?
Reroute has 2 syllables, re-route. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈruːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in reroute?
The second syllable, route, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reroute?
Reroute has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reroute into syllables?
By sound, riː.ruːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-route.