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