How Many Syllables In Resource?
2syllables
Resource has 2 syllables, re-source. It is a disyllabic word.
resource
/rɪˈsɔːs/ UK /ˈriː.sɔːrs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, source.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.sɔːs/
Division By Letters
re-source
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resource
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 | s | ɔː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Resource Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resource?
Resource has 2 syllables, re-source. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈsɔːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in resource?
The second syllable, source, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resource?
Resource has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resource into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.sɔːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-source.