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