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