How Many Syllables In Resurgent?
3syllables
Resurgent has 3 syllables, re-sur-gent. It is a trisyllabic word.
resurgent
/rɪˈsɜː.dʒənt/ UK /rɪˈsɝː.dʒənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.sɜː.dʒənt/
Division By Letters
re-sur-gent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resurgent
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 | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Resurgent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resurgent?
Resurgent has 3 syllables, re-sur-gent. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈsɜː.dʒənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in resurgent?
The second syllable, sur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resurgent?
Resurgent has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resurgent into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.sɜː.dʒənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-sur-gent.