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