How Many Syllables In Resent?
2syllables
Resent has 2 syllables, re-sent. It is a disyllabic word.
resent
/rɪˈzent/ UK /rɪˈzent/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sent.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.zent/
Division By Letters
re-sent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resent
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 | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Resent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resent?
Resent has 2 syllables, re-sent. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈzent/.
Which syllable is stressed in resent?
The second syllable, sent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resent?
Resent has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resent into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.zent. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-sent.