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