How Many Syllables In Reconstruct?
3syllables
Reconstruct has 3 syllables, re-con-struct. It is a trisyllabic word.
reconstruct
/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/ UK /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, struct.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CCCVCC
Division By Sound
/riː.kən.strʌkt/
Division By Letters
re-con-struct
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reconstruct
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | str | ʌ | kt | CCCVCC | closed |
Why Reconstruct Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reconstruct?
Reconstruct has 3 syllables, re-con-struct. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in reconstruct?
The third syllable, struct, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reconstruct?
Reconstruct has the structure CV/CVC/CCCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reconstruct into syllables?
By sound, riː.kən.strʌkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-con-struct.