How Many Syllables In Rebuild?
2syllables
Rebuild has 2 syllables, re-build. It is a disyllabic word.
rebuild
/ˌriːˈbɪld/ UK /ˌriːˈbɪld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, build.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.bɪld/
Division By Letters
re-build
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rebuild
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 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɪ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Rebuild 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 rebuild?
Rebuild has 2 syllables, re-build. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈbɪld/.
Which syllable is stressed in rebuild?
The second syllable, build, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rebuild?
Rebuild has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rebuild into syllables?
By sound, riː.bɪld. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-build.