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