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