How Many Syllables In Renewal?
3syllables
Renewal has 3 syllables, re-new-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
renewal
/rɪˈnjuː.əl/ UK /rɪˈnuː.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, new.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.njuː.əl/
Division By Letters
re-new-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Renewal
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 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Renewal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /nj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in renewal?
Renewal has 3 syllables, re-new-al. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈnjuː.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in renewal?
The second syllable, new, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of renewal?
Renewal has the structure CV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide renewal into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.njuː.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-new-al.