How Many Syllables In Recognise?
3syllables
Recognise has 3 syllables, rec-o-gnise. It is a trisyllabic word.
recognise
/ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rek.əɡ.naɪz/
Division By Letters
rec-o-gnise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recognise
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 | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 3 | n | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Recognise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recognise?
Recognise has 3 syllables, rec-o-gnise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in recognise?
The first syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recognise?
Recognise has the structure CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recognise into syllables?
By sound, rek.əɡ.naɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, rec-o-gnise.