How Many Syllables In Requisite?
3syllables
Requisite has 3 syllables, requ-i-site. It is a trisyllabic word.
requisite
/ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/ UK /ˈrek.wə.zɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, requ.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rek.wɪ.zɪt/
Division By Letters
requ-i-site
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Requisite
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | z | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Requisite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in requisite?
Requisite has 3 syllables, requ-i-site. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in requisite?
The first syllable, requ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of requisite?
Requisite has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide requisite into syllables?
By sound, rek.wɪ.zɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, requ-i-site.