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