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