How Many Syllables In Restatement?
3syllables
Restatement has 3 syllables, re-state-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
restatement
/ˌriːˈsteɪt.mənt/ UK /ˌriːˈsteɪt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, state.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.steɪt.mənt/
Division By Letters
re-state-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Restatement
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Restatement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in restatement?
Restatement has 3 syllables, re-state-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈsteɪt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in restatement?
The second syllable, state, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of restatement?
Restatement has the structure CV/CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide restatement into syllables?
By sound, riː.steɪt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-state-ment.