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