How Many Syllables In Retard?
2syllables
Retard has 2 syllables, re-tard. It is a disyllabic word.
retard
/rɪˈtɑːd/ UK /rɪˈtɑːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tard.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.tɑːd/
Division By Letters
re-tard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retard
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 | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Retard 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 retard?
Retard has 2 syllables, re-tard. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈtɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in retard?
The second syllable, tard, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retard?
Retard has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retard into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.tɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-tard.