How Many Syllables In Retrain?
2syllables
Retrain has 2 syllables, re-train. It is a disyllabic word.
retrain
/ˌriːˈtreɪn/ UK /ˌriːˈtreɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, train.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.treɪn/
Division By Letters
re-train
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retrain
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | eɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Retrain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in retrain?
Retrain has 2 syllables, re-train. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈtreɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in retrain?
The second syllable, train, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retrain?
Retrain has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retrain into syllables?
By sound, riː.treɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-train.