How Many Syllables In Recyclable?
4syllables
Recyclable has 4 syllables, re-cy-cla-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
recyclable
/ˌriːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/ UK /ˌriːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.saɪ.klə.bəl/
Division By Letters
re-cy-cla-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Recyclable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kl | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Recyclable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in recyclable?
Recyclable has 4 syllables, re-cy-cla-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in recyclable?
The second syllable, cy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of recyclable?
Recyclable has the structure CV/CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide recyclable into syllables?
By sound, riː.saɪ.klə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-cy-cla-ble.
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