How Many Syllables In Realise?
2syllables
Realise has 2 syllables, rea-lise. It is a disyllabic word.
realise
/ˈrɪə.laɪz/ UK /ˈriː.ə.laɪz/ US
Realise can also be said with 3 syllables (US /ˈriː.ə.laɪz/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪə.laɪz/
Division By Letters
rea-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Realise
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Realise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in realise?
Realise has 2 syllables, rea-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɪə.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in realise?
The first syllable, rea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of realise?
Realise has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide realise into syllables?
By sound, rɪə.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, rea-lise.