How Many Syllables In Refer?
2syllables
Refer has 2 syllables, re-fer. It is a disyllabic word.
refer
/rɪˈfɜː/ UK /rɪˈfɝː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.fɜː/
Division By Letters
re-fer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refer
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 | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
Why Refer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in refer?
Refer has 2 syllables, re-fer. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈfɜː/.
Which syllable is stressed in refer?
The second syllable, fer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refer?
Refer has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refer into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.fɜː. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-fer.