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