How Many Syllables In Recklessly?
3syllables
Recklessly has 3 syllables, reck-le-ssly. It is a trisyllabic word.
recklessly
/ˈrek.ləs.li/ UK /ˈrek.ləs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, reck.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rek.ləs.li/
Division By Letters
reck-le-ssly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recklessly
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 |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Recklessly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recklessly?
Recklessly has 3 syllables, reck-le-ssly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.ləs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in recklessly?
The first syllable, reck, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recklessly?
Recklessly has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recklessly into syllables?
By sound, rek.ləs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, reck-le-ssly.