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