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