How Many Syllables In Restructure?
3syllables
Restructure has 3 syllables, re-struc-ture. It is a trisyllabic word.
restructure
/ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃə/ UK /ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, struc.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/riː.strʌk.tʃə/
Division By Letters
re-struc-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Restructure
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 | str | ʌ | k | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Restructure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in restructure?
Restructure has 3 syllables, re-struc-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in restructure?
The second syllable, struc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of restructure?
Restructure has the structure CV/CCCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide restructure into syllables?
By sound, riː.strʌk.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-struc-ture.