How Many Syllables In Reprimand?
3syllables
Reprimand has 3 syllables, rep-ri-mand. It is a trisyllabic word.
reprimand
/ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/ UK /ˈrep.rə.mænd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rep.rɪ.mɑːnd/
Division By Letters
rep-ri-mand
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reprimand
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ɑː | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Reprimand Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reprimand?
Reprimand has 3 syllables, rep-ri-mand. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in reprimand?
The first syllable, rep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reprimand?
Reprimand has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reprimand into syllables?
By sound, rep.rɪ.mɑːnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, rep-ri-mand.