How Many Syllables In Rebate?
2syllables
Rebate has 2 syllables, re-bate. It is a disyllabic word.
rebate
/ˈriː.beɪt/ UK /ˈriː.beɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.beɪt/
Division By Letters
re-bate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rebate
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Rebate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rebate?
Rebate has 2 syllables, re-bate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.beɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in rebate?
The first syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rebate?
Rebate has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rebate into syllables?
By sound, riː.beɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-bate.