How Many Syllables In Revival?
3syllables
Revival has 3 syllables, re-vi-val. It is a trisyllabic word.
revival
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/ UK /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.vaɪ.vəl/
Division By Letters
re-vi-val
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Revival
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Revival Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in revival?
Revival has 3 syllables, re-vi-val. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in revival?
The second syllable, vi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of revival?
Revival has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide revival into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.vaɪ.vəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-vi-val.