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