How Many Syllables In Rector?
2syllables
Rector has 2 syllables, rec-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
rector
/ˈrek.tə/ UK /ˈrek.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/rek.tə/
Division By Letters
rec-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rector
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Rector Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rector?
Rector has 2 syllables, rec-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in rector?
The first syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rector?
Rector has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rector into syllables?
By sound, rek.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, rec-tor.