How Many Syllables In Return?
2syllables
Return has 2 syllables, re-turn. It is a disyllabic word.
return
/rɪˈtɜːn/ UK /rɪˈtɝːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, turn.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.tɜːn/
Division By Letters
re-turn
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Return
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 | t | ɜː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Return Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in return?
Return has 2 syllables, re-turn. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈtɜːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in return?
The second syllable, turn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of return?
Return has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide return into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.tɜːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-turn.