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