How Many Syllables In Recycle?
3syllables
Recycle has 3 syllables, re-cy-cle. It is a trisyllabic word.
recycle
/ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/ UK /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.saɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
re-cy-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recycle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Recycle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recycle?
Recycle has 3 syllables, re-cy-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in recycle?
The second syllable, cy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recycle?
Recycle has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recycle into syllables?
By sound, riː.saɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-cy-cle.