How Many Syllables In Reorganise?
4syllables
Reorganise has 4 syllables, re-or-ga-nise. It is a polysyllabic word.
reorganise
/ˌriːˈɔː.ɡə.naɪz/ UK /ˌriːˈɔːr.ɡə.naɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, or.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ɔː.ɡə.naɪz/
Division By Letters
re-or-ga-nise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reorganise
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | n | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Reorganise Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reorganise?
Reorganise has 4 syllables, re-or-ga-nise. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈɔː.ɡə.naɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in reorganise?
The second syllable, or, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reorganise?
Reorganise has the structure CV/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reorganise into syllables?
By sound, riː.ɔː.ɡə.naɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-or-ga-nise.
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