How Many Syllables In Reunite?
3syllables
Reunite has 3 syllables, re-u-nite. It is a trisyllabic word.
reunite
/ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt/ UK /ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nite.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.juː.naɪt/
Division By Letters
re-u-nite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reunite
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 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Reunite 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.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reunite?
Reunite has 3 syllables, re-u-nite. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in reunite?
The third syllable, nite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reunite?
Reunite has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reunite into syllables?
By sound, riː.juː.naɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-u-nite.