How Many Syllables In Recall?
2syllables
Recall has 2 syllables, re-call. It is a disyllabic word.
recall
/ˈriː.kɔːl/ UK /ˈriː.kɔːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, re.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.kɔːl/
Division By Letters
re-call
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recall
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Recall Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈriː.kɔːl/ | /ˈriː.kɔːl/ | 2 |
| Verb | /rɪˈkɔːl/ | /rɪˈkɔːl/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recall?
Recall has 2 syllables, re-call. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.kɔːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in recall?
The first syllable, re, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recall?
Recall has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recall into syllables?
By sound, riː.kɔːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-call.