recoilrecollect
Syllables
re-coilre-col-lect
Pronunciation
/riːˈkɔɪl/ and /riːkəˈlɛkt/
Stress
010 and 001
Morphemes
re- + coil/collect
The word 're-coilre-collect' is divided into syllables based on vowel-consonant boundaries, with the 're-' prefix forming separate syllables. Stress falls on the second syllable of 're-coil' and the third syllable of 're-collect'. The syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, with consideration for the initial 're-' prefix and closed syllable structures.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 're-coil' and the third syllable of 're-collect'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable with a vowel.. coil — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. re — Open syllable, initial syllable with a vowel.. col — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. lect — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are typically divided after the first consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after the consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Initial Syllable Exception
Initial syllables with vowels are often considered open, even if followed by consonants, particularly with prefixes.
- The 're-' prefix can sometimes blend phonetically, but remains a separate syllable for syllabification.
- Vowel sounds can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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