How Many Syllables In Rephrase?
2syllables
Rephrase has 2 syllables, re-phrase. It is a disyllabic word.
rephrase
/ˌriːˈfreɪz/ UK /ˌriːˈfreɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, phrase.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.freɪz/
Division By Letters
re-phrase
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rephrase
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 | fr | eɪ | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Rephrase Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rephrase?
Rephrase has 2 syllables, re-phrase. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈfreɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in rephrase?
The second syllable, phrase, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rephrase?
Rephrase has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rephrase into syllables?
By sound, riː.freɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-phrase.