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