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