How Many Syllables In Resonant?
3syllables
Resonant has 3 syllables, res-on-ant. It is a trisyllabic word.
resonant
/ˈrez.ən.ənt/ UK /ˈrez.ən.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/rez.ən.ənt/
Division By Letters
res-on-ant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resonant
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 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Resonant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resonant?
Resonant has 3 syllables, res-on-ant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrez.ən.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in resonant?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resonant?
Resonant has the structure CVC/VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resonant into syllables?
By sound, rez.ən.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-on-ant.