The word rejoin is divided into 2 syllables: re·join. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of rejoin:
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From Middle English rejoynen, partly from Middle French rejoin- (stem of rejoindre, from re- (“again”) + joindre (“to join”)) and partly from re- + joynen. By surface analysis, re- + join. Doublet of rejoinder. From Middle English rejoynen, from Middle French rejoin- (stem of rejoindre, from re- (“again”) + joindre (“to join”)). By surface analysis, re- + join. Doublet of rejoinder.
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Compare rejoin with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| rejoin | 2 | re·join |
| racism | 2 | ra-cism |
| Racine | 3 | ra-ci-ne |
| regimen | 3 | re-gi-men |
| reign | 1 | reign |
Explore syllable divisions of words related to rejoin:
rejig, reject, rejoice, rejudge, rejigger, rejection, rejoicing, rejoinder.
rejoin has 2 syllables: re·join. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: re. This means you emphasize the "re" part when pronouncing rejoin.
rejoin is pronounced as /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: re·join.
Breaking rejoin into syllables helps with spelling: re·join. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.