How Many Syllables In Reverie?
3syllables
Reverie has 3 syllables, rev-er-ie. It is a trisyllabic word.
reverie
/ˈrev.ər.i/ UK /ˈrev.ɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rev.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/rev.ər.i/
Division By Letters
rev-er-ie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reverie
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 | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Reverie Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reverie?
Reverie has 3 syllables, rev-er-ie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrev.ər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in reverie?
The first syllable, rev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reverie?
Reverie has the structure CVC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reverie into syllables?
By sound, rev.ər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, rev-er-ie.