How Many Syllables In Retreat?
2syllables
Retreat has 2 syllables, re-treat. It is a disyllabic word.
retreat
/rɪˈtriːt/ UK /rɪˈtriːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, treat.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.triːt/
Division By Letters
re-treat
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retreat
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 | tr | iː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Retreat 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 retreat?
Retreat has 2 syllables, re-treat. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈtriːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in retreat?
The second syllable, treat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retreat?
Retreat has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retreat into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.triːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-treat.