How Many Syllables In Rewind?
2syllables
Rewind has 2 syllables, re-wind. It is a disyllabic word.
rewind
/ˌriːˈwaɪnd/ UK /ˌriːˈwaɪnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wind.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.waɪnd/
Division By Letters
re-wind
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rewind
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | aɪ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Rewind 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 rewind?
Rewind has 2 syllables, re-wind. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈwaɪnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in rewind?
The second syllable, wind, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rewind?
Rewind has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rewind into syllables?
By sound, riː.waɪnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-wind.