How Many Syllables In Resurface?
3syllables
Resurface has 3 syllables, re-sur-face. It is a trisyllabic word.
resurface
/rɪˈsɜː.fəs/ UK /rɪˈsɝː.fəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.sɜː.fəs/
Division By Letters
re-sur-face
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resurface
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Resurface Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resurface?
Resurface has 3 syllables, re-sur-face. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈsɜː.fəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in resurface?
The second syllable, sur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resurface?
Resurface has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resurface into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.sɜː.fəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-sur-face.