How Many Syllables In Reunify?
4syllables
Reunify has 4 syllables, re-u-ni-fy. It is a polysyllabic word.
reunify
/riːˈjuː.nɪ.faɪ/ UK /riːˈjuː.nɪ.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, u.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/riː.juː.nɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
re-u-ni-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reunify
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Reunify Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reunify?
Reunify has 4 syllables, re-u-ni-fy. In British English it is transcribed /riːˈjuː.nɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in reunify?
The second syllable, u, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reunify?
Reunify has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reunify into syllables?
By sound, riː.juː.nɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-u-ni-fy.
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