How Many Syllables In Recount?
2syllables
Recount has 2 syllables, re-count. It is a disyllabic word.
recount
/rɪˈkaʊnt/ UK /rɪˈkaʊnt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, count.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.kaʊnt/
Division By Letters
re-count
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recount
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 | k | aʊ | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Recount Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb (to tell) | /rɪˈkaʊnt/ | /rɪˈkaʊnt/ | 2 |
| Verb (to count again) | /ˌriːˈkaʊnt/ | /ˌriːˈkaʊnt/ | 2 |
| Noun (a second count) | /ˈriː.kaʊnt/ | /ˈriː.kaʊnt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recount?
Recount has 2 syllables, re-count. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈkaʊnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in recount?
The second syllable, count, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recount?
Recount has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recount into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.kaʊnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-count.