How Many Syllables In Restate?
2syllables
Restate has 2 syllables, re-state. It is a disyllabic word.
restate
/ˌriːˈsteɪt/ UK /ˌriːˈsteɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, state.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.steɪt/
Division By Letters
re-state
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Restate
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 | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Restate 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 restate?
Restate has 2 syllables, re-state. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈsteɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in restate?
The second syllable, state, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of restate?
Restate has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide restate into syllables?
By sound, riː.steɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-state.