How Many Syllables In Rectitude?
3syllables
Rectitude has 3 syllables, rec-ti-tude. It is a trisyllabic word.
rectitude
/ˈrek.tɪ.tjuːd/ UK /ˈrek.tə.t̬uːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rek.tɪ.tjuːd/
Division By Letters
rec-ti-tude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rectitude
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 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tj | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Rectitude Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rectitude?
Rectitude has 3 syllables, rec-ti-tude. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.tɪ.tjuːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in rectitude?
The first syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rectitude?
Rectitude has the structure CVC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rectitude into syllables?
By sound, rek.tɪ.tjuːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, rec-ti-tude.