How Many Syllables In Replenish?
3syllables
Replenish has 3 syllables, re-plen-ish. It is a trisyllabic word.
replenish
/rɪˈplen.ɪʃ/ UK /rɪˈplen.ɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plen.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.plen.ɪʃ/
Division By Letters
re-plen-ish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Replenish
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 | e | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ʃ | VC | closed |
Why Replenish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in replenish?
Replenish has 3 syllables, re-plen-ish. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈplen.ɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in replenish?
The second syllable, plen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of replenish?
Replenish has the structure CV/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide replenish into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.plen.ɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-plen-ish.