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