How Many Syllables In Reject?
2syllables
Reject has 2 syllables, re-ject. It is a disyllabic word.
reject
/ˈriː.dʒekt/ UK /ˈriː.dʒekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.dʒekt/
Division By Letters
re-ject
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reject
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Reject Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈriː.dʒekt/ | /ˈriː.dʒekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /rɪˈdʒekt/ | /rɪˈdʒekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reject?
Reject has 2 syllables, re-ject. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.dʒekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in reject?
The first syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reject?
Reject has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reject into syllables?
By sound, riː.dʒekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-ject.