How Many Syllables In Reset?
2syllables
Reset has 2 syllables, re-set. It is a disyllabic word.
reset
/ˌriːˈset/ UK /ˌriːˈset/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, set.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.set/
Division By Letters
re-set
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reset
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | t | CVC | closed |
Why Reset Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reset?
Reset has 2 syllables, re-set. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈset/.
Which syllable is stressed in reset?
The second syllable, set, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reset?
Reset has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reset into syllables?
By sound, riː.set. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-set.