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