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