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