How Many Syllables In Reusable?
4syllables
Reusable has 4 syllables, re-u-sa-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
reusable
/riːˈjuː.zə.bəl/ UK /riːˈjuː.zə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, u.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.juː.zə.bəl/
Division By Letters
re-u-sa-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reusable
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 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Reusable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reusable?
Reusable has 4 syllables, re-u-sa-ble. In British English it is transcribed /riːˈjuː.zə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in reusable?
The second syllable, u, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reusable?
Reusable has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reusable into syllables?
By sound, riː.juː.zə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-u-sa-ble.