Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Respite?

respite has 2 syllables

Split Respite into syllables?

respite

Definition of Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

How should Respite divide into syllables

There are two syllables in the word 'respite.' The first syllable has a vowel 'e' and the second syllable has a vowel 'i.' The other letters in the word are consonants.

Part of Speech - Respite

Noun

After a long day of playing, the boys took a respite under the tree.

Verb

The rain respite the heat wave for a while.

Sentences with Respite

She needed a respite from her work and decided to take a day off.
The respite from the hot weather was welcomed by everyone.
The ceasefire offered a respite to the war-torn area.
The respite between classes allowed the students to grab a snack and relax.
The patient was given a respite from the pain after taking the medication.

Quotes with Respite

The respite from the heat was short-lived; the sun pounded down on us with renewed fervor. - Rachel Vincent
The respite from anxiety and stress provided by nature is not a luxury; it's a necessity. - Louie Schwartzberg
The beauty of the world has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder. - Virginia Woolf