How Many Syllables In Remorse?
2syllables
Remorse has 2 syllables, re-morse. It is a disyllabic word.
remorse
/rɪˈmɔːs/ UK /rɪˈmɔːrs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, morse.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.mɔːs/
Division By Letters
re-morse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Remorse
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 | ɔː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Remorse 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 remorse?
Remorse has 2 syllables, re-morse. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈmɔːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in remorse?
The second syllable, morse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of remorse?
Remorse has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide remorse into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.mɔːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-morse.