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