How Many Syllables In Record?
2syllables
Record has 2 syllables, rec-ord. It is a disyllabic word.
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/ˈrek.ɔːd/ UK /ˈrek.ɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rek.ɔːd/
Division By Letters
rec-ord
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Record
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 | – | ɔː | d | VC | closed |
Why Record Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈrek.ɔːd/ | /ˈrek.ɚd/ | 2 |
| Verb | /rɪˈkɔːd/ | /rɪˈkɔːrd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in record?
Record has 2 syllables, rec-ord. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.ɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in record?
The first syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of record?
Record has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide record into syllables?
By sound, rek.ɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, rec-ord.