How Many Syllables In Retry?
2syllables
Retry has 2 syllables, re-try. It is a disyllabic word.
retry
/ˌriːˈtraɪ/ UK /ˌriːˈtraɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, try.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/riː.traɪ/
Division By Letters
re-try
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retry
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Retry 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 retry?
Retry has 2 syllables, re-try. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈtraɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in retry?
The second syllable, try, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retry?
Retry has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retry into syllables?
By sound, riː.traɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-try.