How Many Syllables In Repugnant?
3syllables
Repugnant has 3 syllables, re-pugn-ant. It is a trisyllabic word.
repugnant
/rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/ UK /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pugn.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.pʌɡ.nənt/
Division By Letters
re-pugn-ant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Repugnant
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 | ʌ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Repugnant Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in repugnant?
Repugnant has 3 syllables, re-pugn-ant. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in repugnant?
The second syllable, pugn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of repugnant?
Repugnant has the structure CV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide repugnant into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.pʌɡ.nənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pugn-ant.