How Many Syllables In Inattentive?
4syllables
Inattentive has 4 syllables, in-a-tten-tive. It is a polysyllabic word.
inattentive
/ˌɪn.əˈten.tɪv/ UK /ˌɪn.əˈten.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tten.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ə.ten.tɪv/
Division By Letters
in-a-tten-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inattentive
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Inattentive Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inattentive?
Inattentive has 4 syllables, in-a-tten-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.əˈten.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in inattentive?
The third syllable, tten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inattentive?
Inattentive has the structure VC/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inattentive into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ə.ten.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-a-tten-tive.
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