How Many Syllables In Rekindle?
3syllables
Rekindle has 3 syllables, re-kin-dle. It is a trisyllabic word.
rekindle
/ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/ UK /ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, kin.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.kɪn.dəl/
Division By Letters
re-kin-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rekindle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Rekindle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rekindle?
Rekindle has 3 syllables, re-kin-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈkɪn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rekindle?
The second syllable, kin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rekindle?
Rekindle has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rekindle into syllables?
By sound, riː.kɪn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-kin-dle.