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