How Many Syllables In Arrest?
2syllables
Arrest has 2 syllables, a-rrest. It is a disyllabic word.
arrest
/əˈrest/ UK /əˈrest/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrest.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.rest/
Division By Letters
a-rrest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arrest
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Arrest Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in arrest?
Arrest has 2 syllables, a-rrest. In British English it is transcribed /əˈrest/.
Which syllable is stressed in arrest?
The second syllable, rrest, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arrest?
Arrest has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arrest into syllables?
By sound, ə.rest. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-rrest.