How Many Syllables In Relevant?
3syllables
Relevant has 3 syllables, rel-e-vant. It is a trisyllabic word.
relevant
/ˈrel.ɪ.vənt/ UK /ˈrel.ə.vənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rel.ɪ.vənt/
Division By Letters
rel-e-vant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relevant
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | v | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Relevant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relevant?
Relevant has 3 syllables, rel-e-vant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrel.ɪ.vənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in relevant?
The first syllable, rel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relevant?
Relevant has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relevant into syllables?
By sound, rel.ɪ.vənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, rel-e-vant.