How Many Syllables In Rejoicing?
3syllables
Rejoicing has 3 syllables, re-joi-cing. It is a trisyllabic word.
rejoicing
/rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/ UK /rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, joi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.dʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/
Division By Letters
re-joi-cing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rejoicing
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Rejoicing Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rejoicing?
Rejoicing has 3 syllables, re-joi-cing. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in rejoicing?
The second syllable, joi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rejoicing?
Rejoicing has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rejoicing into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.dʒɔɪ.sɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-joi-cing.