How Many Syllables In Repartee?
3syllables
Repartee has 3 syllables, rep-ar-tee. It is a trisyllabic word.
repartee
/ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/ UK /ˌrep.ɑːrˈtiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tee.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/rep.ɑː.tiː/
Division By Letters
rep-ar-tee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repartee
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 | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Repartee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in repartee?
Repartee has 3 syllables, rep-ar-tee. In British English it is transcribed /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in repartee?
The third syllable, tee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repartee?
Repartee has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repartee into syllables?
By sound, rep.ɑː.tiː. By letters, as a spelling guide, rep-ar-tee.