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