How Many Syllables In Rebecca?
3syllables
Rebecca has 3 syllables, re-becc-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
rebecca
/rɪˈbek.ə/ UK /rɪˈbek.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, becc.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/rɪ.bek.ə/
Division By Letters
re-becc-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rebecca
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Rebecca Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Rebecca?
Rebecca has 3 syllables, re-becc-a. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈbek.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Rebecca?
The second syllable, becc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Rebecca?
Rebecca has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Rebecca into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.bek.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-becc-a.