How Many Syllables In Reclusive?
3syllables
Reclusive has 3 syllables, re-clu-sive. It is a trisyllabic word.
reclusive
/rɪˈkluː.sɪv/ UK /rɪˈkluː.sɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.kluː.sɪv/
Division By Letters
re-clu-sive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reclusive
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 | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Reclusive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reclusive?
Reclusive has 3 syllables, re-clu-sive. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈkluː.sɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in reclusive?
The second syllable, clu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reclusive?
Reclusive has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reclusive into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.kluː.sɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-clu-sive.