How Many Syllables In Rectify?
3syllables
Rectify has 3 syllables, rec-ti-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
rectify
/ˈrek.tɪ.faɪ/ UK /ˈrek.tə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rek.tɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
rec-ti-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rectify
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 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Rectify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rectify?
Rectify has 3 syllables, rec-ti-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.tɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in rectify?
The first syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rectify?
Rectify has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rectify into syllables?
By sound, rek.tɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, rec-ti-fy.