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