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