How Many Syllables In Restart?
2syllables
Restart has 2 syllables, re-start. It is a disyllabic word.
restart
/ˌriːˈstɑːt/ UK /ˌriːˈstɑːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, start.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.stɑːt/
Division By Letters
re-start
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Restart
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 | st | ɑː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Restart Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in restart?
Restart has 2 syllables, re-start. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈstɑːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in restart?
The second syllable, start, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of restart?
Restart has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide restart into syllables?
By sound, riː.stɑːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-start.