How Many Syllables In Recoup?
2syllables
Recoup has 2 syllables, re-coup. It is a disyllabic word.
recoup
/rɪˈkuːp/ UK /rɪˈkuːp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, coup.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.kuːp/
Division By Letters
re-coup
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recoup
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 | uː | p | CVC | closed |
Why Recoup Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recoup?
Recoup has 2 syllables, re-coup. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈkuːp/.
Which syllable is stressed in recoup?
The second syllable, coup, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recoup?
Recoup has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recoup into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.kuːp. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-coup.