How Many Syllables In Repel?
2syllables
Repel has 2 syllables, re-pel. It is a disyllabic word.
repel
/rɪˈpel/ UK /rɪˈpel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pel.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.pel/
Division By Letters
re-pel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repel
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Repel 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 repel?
Repel has 2 syllables, re-pel. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈpel/.
Which syllable is stressed in repel?
The second syllable, pel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repel?
Repel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repel into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.pel. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pel.