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