How Many Syllables In Relapse?
2syllables
Relapse has 2 syllables, re-lapse. It is a disyllabic word.
relapse
/rɪˈlæps/ UK /rɪˈlæps/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lapse.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.læps/
Division By Letters
re-lapse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relapse
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 | l | æ | ps | CVCC | closed |
Why Relapse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | /rɪˈlæps/ | /rɪˈlæps/ | 2 |
| Noun | /ˈriː.læps/ | /ˈriː.læps/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relapse?
Relapse has 2 syllables, re-lapse. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈlæps/.
Which syllable is stressed in relapse?
The second syllable, lapse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relapse?
Relapse has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relapse into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.læps. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lapse.