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