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