How Many Syllables In Retinue?
3syllables
Retinue has 3 syllables, ret-i-nue. It is a trisyllabic word.
retinue
/ˈret.ɪ.njuː/ UK /ˈret.ən.uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ret.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ret.ɪ.njuː/
Division By Letters
ret-i-nue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retinue
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Retinue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /nj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in retinue?
Retinue has 3 syllables, ret-i-nue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈret.ɪ.njuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in retinue?
The first syllable, ret, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retinue?
Retinue has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retinue into syllables?
By sound, ret.ɪ.njuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, ret-i-nue.