How Many Syllables In Repackage?
3syllables
Repackage has 3 syllables, re-pack-age. It is a trisyllabic word.
repackage
/ˌriːˈpæk.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˌriːˈpæk.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pack.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/riː.pæk.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
re-pack-age
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repackage
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 | p | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Repackage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in repackage?
Repackage has 3 syllables, re-pack-age. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈpæk.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in repackage?
The second syllable, pack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repackage?
Repackage has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repackage into syllables?
By sound, riː.pæk.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pack-age.