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