How Many Syllables In Resume?
2syllables
Resume has 2 syllables, re-sume. It is a disyllabic word.
resume
/rɪˈzjuːm/ UK /rɪˈzuːm/ US
Resume can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈrez.ju.meɪ/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sume.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.zjuːm/
Division By Letters
re-sume
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resume
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 | zj | uː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Resume Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /zj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb (to start again) | /rɪˈzjuːm/ | /rɪˈzuːm/ | 2 |
| Noun (résumé) | /ˈrez.ju.meɪ/ | /ˈrez.ə.meɪ/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resume?
Resume has 2 syllables, re-sume. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈzjuːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in resume?
The second syllable, sume, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resume?
Resume has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resume into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.zjuːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-sume.