How Many Syllables In Reunion?
3syllables
Reunion has 3 syllables, reun-i-on. It is a trisyllabic word.
reunion
/ˌriːˈjuː.njən/ UK /ˌriːˈjuː.njən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, i.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/riː.juː.njən/
Division By Letters
reun-i-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reunion
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 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | nj | ə | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Reunion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /nj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reunion?
Reunion has 3 syllables, reun-i-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈjuː.njən/.
Which syllable is stressed in reunion?
The second syllable, i, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reunion?
Reunion has the structure CV/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reunion into syllables?
By sound, riː.juː.njən. By letters, as a spelling guide, reun-i-on.