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