How Many Syllables In Resident?
3syllables
Resident has 3 syllables, res-i-dent. It is a trisyllabic word.
resident
/ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/ UK /ˈrez.ə.dənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rez.ɪ.dənt/
Division By Letters
res-i-dent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resident
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 | e | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Resident Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resident?
Resident has 3 syllables, res-i-dent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in resident?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resident?
Resident has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resident into syllables?
By sound, rez.ɪ.dənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-i-dent.