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