How Many Syllables In Reckless?
2syllables
Reckless has 2 syllables, reck-less. It is a disyllabic word.
reckless
/ˈrek.ləs/ UK /ˈrek.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, reck.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rek.ləs/
Division By Letters
reck-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reckless
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 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Reckless Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reckless?
Reckless has 2 syllables, reck-less. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in reckless?
The first syllable, reck, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reckless?
Reckless has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reckless into syllables?
By sound, rek.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, reck-less.