How Many Syllables In Redolent?
3syllables
Redolent has 3 syllables, red-ol-ent. It is a trisyllabic word.
redolent
/ˈred.əl.ənt/ UK /ˈred.əl.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, red.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/red.əl.ənt/
Division By Letters
red-ol-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Redolent
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 | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Redolent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in redolent?
Redolent has 3 syllables, red-ol-ent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈred.əl.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in redolent?
The first syllable, red, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of redolent?
Redolent has the structure CVC/VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide redolent into syllables?
By sound, red.əl.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, red-ol-ent.