How Many Syllables In Resettle?
3syllables
Resettle has 3 syllables, re-sett-le. It is a trisyllabic word.
resettle
/ˌriːˈset.əl/ UK /ˌriːˈset.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sett.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/riː.set.əl/
Division By Letters
re-sett-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resettle
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 |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Resettle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resettle?
Resettle has 3 syllables, re-sett-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈset.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in resettle?
The second syllable, sett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resettle?
Resettle has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resettle into syllables?
By sound, riː.set.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-sett-le.