How Many Syllables In Retrace?
2syllables
Retrace has 2 syllables, re-trace. It is a disyllabic word.
retrace
/ˌriːˈtreɪs/ UK /ˌriːˈtreɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trace.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.treɪs/
Division By Letters
re-trace
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retrace
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | eɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Retrace Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in retrace?
Retrace has 2 syllables, re-trace. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈtreɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in retrace?
The second syllable, trace, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retrace?
Retrace has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retrace into syllables?
By sound, riː.treɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-trace.