How Many Syllables In Rebuttal?
3syllables
Rebuttal has 3 syllables, re-butt-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
rebuttal
/rɪˈbʌt.əl/ UK /rɪˈbʌt.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, butt.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.bʌt.əl/
Division By Letters
re-butt-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rebuttal
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 | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Rebuttal 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 /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rebuttal?
Rebuttal has 3 syllables, re-butt-al. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈbʌt.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rebuttal?
The second syllable, butt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rebuttal?
Rebuttal has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rebuttal into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.bʌt.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-butt-al.