How Many Syllables In Resurrect?
3syllables
Resurrect has 3 syllables, res-u-rrect. It is a trisyllabic word.
resurrect
/ˌrez.əˈrekt/ UK /ˌrez.əˈrekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rrect.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rez.ə.rekt/
Division By Letters
res-u-rrect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resurrect
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 | e | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Resurrect Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resurrect?
Resurrect has 3 syllables, res-u-rrect. In British English it is transcribed /ˌrez.əˈrekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in resurrect?
The third syllable, rrect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resurrect?
Resurrect has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resurrect into syllables?
By sound, rez.ə.rekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-u-rrect.