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