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