How Many Syllables In Request?
2syllables
Request has 2 syllables, re-quest. It is a disyllabic word.
request
/rɪˈkwest/ UK /rɪˈkwest/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, quest.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.kwest/
Division By Letters
re-quest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Request
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 | kw | e | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Request Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in request?
Request has 2 syllables, re-quest. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈkwest/.
Which syllable is stressed in request?
The second syllable, quest, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of request?
Request has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide request into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.kwest. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-quest.