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