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