How Many Syllables In Revisit?
3syllables
Revisit has 3 syllables, re-vis-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
revisit
/ˌriːˈvɪz.ɪt/ UK /ˌriːˈvɪz.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vis.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/riː.vɪz.ɪt/
Division By Letters
re-vis-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Revisit
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 primary stress | v | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Revisit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in revisit?
Revisit has 3 syllables, re-vis-it. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈvɪz.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in revisit?
The second syllable, vis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of revisit?
Revisit has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide revisit into syllables?
By sound, riː.vɪz.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-vis-it.