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