How Many Syllables In Reckon?
2syllables
Reckon has 2 syllables, reck-on. It is a disyllabic word.
reckon
/ˈrek.ən/ UK /ˈrek.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, reck.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rek.ən/
Division By Letters
reck-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reckon
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 | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Reckon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reckon?
Reckon has 2 syllables, reck-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in reckon?
The first syllable, reck, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reckon?
Reckon has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reckon into syllables?
By sound, rek.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, reck-on.