How Many Syllables In Resolute?
3syllables
Resolute has 3 syllables, res-o-lute. It is a trisyllabic word.
resolute
/ˈrez.ə.luːt/ UK /ˈrez.ə.luːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/rez.ə.luːt/
Division By Letters
res-o-lute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resolute
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Resolute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resolute?
Resolute has 3 syllables, res-o-lute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrez.ə.luːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in resolute?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resolute?
Resolute has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resolute into syllables?
By sound, rez.ə.luːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-o-lute.