How Many Syllables In Revoke?
2syllables
Revoke has 2 syllables, re-voke. It is a disyllabic word.
revoke
/rɪˈvəʊk/ UK /rɪˈvoʊk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, voke.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.vəʊk/
Division By Letters
re-voke
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Revoke
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 | əʊ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Revoke 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 revoke?
Revoke has 2 syllables, re-voke. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈvəʊk/.
Which syllable is stressed in revoke?
The second syllable, voke, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of revoke?
Revoke has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide revoke into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.vəʊk. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-voke.