How Many Syllables In Rev.?
3syllables
Rev. has 3 syllables, rev-ə-rənd. It is a trisyllabic word.
revərənd
/ˈrev.ə.rənd/ UK /ˈrev.ɚ.ənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rev.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rev.ə.rənd/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rev.
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Rev. Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Rev.?
Rev. has 3 syllables, rev-ə-rənd. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrev.ə.rənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in Rev.?
The first syllable, rev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Rev.?
Rev. has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Rev. into syllables?
By sound, rev.ə.rənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.