How Many Syllables In Recite?
2syllables
Recite has 2 syllables, re-cite. It is a disyllabic word.
recite
/rɪˈsaɪt/ UK /rɪˈsaɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cite.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.saɪt/
Division By Letters
re-cite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recite
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 | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Recite 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 recite?
Recite has 2 syllables, re-cite. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈsaɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in recite?
The second syllable, cite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recite?
Recite has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recite into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.saɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-cite.