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