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