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