How Many Syllables In Research?
2syllables
Research has 2 syllables, re-search. It is a disyllabic word.
research
/ˈriː.sɜːtʃ/ UK /ˈriː.sɝːtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.sɜːtʃ/
Division By Letters
re-search
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Research
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ɜː | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Research Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈriː.sɜːtʃ/ | /ˈriː.sɝːtʃ/ | 2 |
| Verb | /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ | /rɪˈsɝːtʃ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in research?
Research has 2 syllables, re-search. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.sɜːtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in research?
The first syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of research?
Research has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide research into syllables?
By sound, riː.sɜːtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-search.