How Many Syllables In Refill?
2syllables
Refill has 2 syllables, re-fill. It is a disyllabic word.
refill
/ˌriːˈfɪl/ UK /ˌriːˈfɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fill.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.fɪl/
Division By Letters
re-fill
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Refill
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 | f | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Refill 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 refill?
Refill has 2 syllables, re-fill. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈfɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in refill?
The second syllable, fill, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of refill?
Refill has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide refill into syllables?
By sound, riː.fɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-fill.