How Many Syllables In Reconnect?
3syllables
Reconnect has 3 syllables, re-co-nnect. It is a trisyllabic word.
reconnect
/ˌriː.kəˈnekt/ UK /ˌriː.kəˈnekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nnect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.kə.nekt/
Division By Letters
re-co-nnect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reconnect
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Reconnect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reconnect?
Reconnect has 3 syllables, re-co-nnect. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.kəˈnekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in reconnect?
The third syllable, nnect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reconnect?
Reconnect has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reconnect into syllables?
By sound, riː.kə.nekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-co-nnect.