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