How Many Syllables In Retrograde?
3syllables
Retrograde has 3 syllables, ret-ro-grade. It is a trisyllabic word.
retrograde
/ˈret.rəʊ.ɡreɪd/ UK /ˈret.rə.ɡreɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ret.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ret.rəʊ.ɡreɪd/
Division By Letters
ret-ro-grade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retrograde
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 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡr | eɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Retrograde Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in retrograde?
Retrograde has 3 syllables, ret-ro-grade. In British English it is transcribed /ˈret.rəʊ.ɡreɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in retrograde?
The first syllable, ret, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retrograde?
Retrograde has the structure CVC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retrograde into syllables?
By sound, ret.rəʊ.ɡreɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ret-ro-grade.