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