How Many Syllables In Retina?
3syllables
Retina has 3 syllables, ret-i-na. It is a trisyllabic word.
retina
/ˈret.ə.nə/ UK /ˈret.ə.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ret.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ret.ə.nə/
Division By Letters
ret-i-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retina
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Retina Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in retina?
Retina has 3 syllables, ret-i-na. In British English it is transcribed /ˈret.ə.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in retina?
The first syllable, ret, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retina?
Retina has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retina into syllables?
By sound, ret.ə.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ret-i-na.