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