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