How Many Syllables In Require?
2syllables
Require has 2 syllables, re-quire. It is a disyllabic word.
require
/rɪˈkwaɪə/ UK /rɪˈkwaɪr/ US
Require can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /rɪˈkwaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, quire.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.kwaɪə/
Division By Letters
re-quire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Require
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 | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Require Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /rɪˈkwaɪə/ | /rɪˈkwaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /rɪˈkwaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in require?
Require has 2 syllables, re-quire. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈkwaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in require?
The second syllable, quire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of require?
Require has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide require into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.kwaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-quire.