How Many Syllables In Inborn?
2syllables
Inborn has 2 syllables, in-born. It is a disyllabic word.
inborn
/ˈɪn.bɔːn/ UK /ˈɪn.bɔːrn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.bɔːn/
Division By Letters
in-born
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inborn
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɔː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Inborn Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inborn?
Inborn has 2 syllables, in-born. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.bɔːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in inborn?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inborn?
Inborn has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inborn into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.bɔːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-born.