How Many Syllables In Rescind?
2syllables
Rescind has 2 syllables, res-cind. It is a disyllabic word.
rescind
/rɪˈsɪnd/ UK /rɪˈsɪnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cind.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.sɪnd/
Division By Letters
res-cind
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rescind
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 | s | ɪ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Rescind 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 rescind?
Rescind has 2 syllables, res-cind. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈsɪnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in rescind?
The second syllable, cind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rescind?
Rescind has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rescind into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.sɪnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-cind.