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