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