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