How Many Syllables In Resemble?
3syllables
Resemble has 3 syllables, re-sem-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
resemble
/rɪˈzem.bəl/ UK /rɪˈzem.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sem.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.zem.bəl/
Division By Letters
re-sem-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resemble
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 | z | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Resemble Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resemble?
Resemble has 3 syllables, re-sem-ble. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈzem.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in resemble?
The second syllable, sem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resemble?
Resemble has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resemble into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.zem.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-sem-ble.