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