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