How Many Syllables In Overrule?
3syllables
Overrule has 3 syllables, o-ve-rrule. It is a trisyllabic word.
overrule
/ˌəʊ.vəˈruːl/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈruːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rrule.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.ruːl/
Division By Letters
o-ve-rrule
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overrule
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | uː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Overrule Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overrule?
Overrule has 3 syllables, o-ve-rrule. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈruːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in overrule?
The third syllable, rrule, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overrule?
Overrule has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overrule into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.ruːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ve-rrule.