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