How Many Syllables In Restive?
2syllables
Restive has 2 syllables, res-tive. It is a disyllabic word.
restive
/ˈres.tɪv/ UK /ˈres.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/res.tɪv/
Division By Letters
res-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Restive
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Restive Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in restive?
Restive has 2 syllables, res-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈres.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in restive?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of restive?
Restive has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide restive into syllables?
By sound, res.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-tive.