How Many Syllables In Recluse?
2syllables
Recluse has 2 syllables, re-cluse. It is a disyllabic word.
recluse
/rɪˈkluːs/ UK /ˈrek.luːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cluse.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.kluːs/
Division By Letters
re-cluse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recluse
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 | uː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Recluse 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 recluse?
Recluse has 2 syllables, re-cluse. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈkluːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in recluse?
The second syllable, cluse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recluse?
Recluse has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recluse into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.kluːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-cluse.