How Many Syllables In Inbox?
2syllables
Inbox has 2 syllables, in-box. It is a disyllabic word.
inbox
/ˈɪn.bɒks/ UK /ˈɪn.bɑːks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.bɒks/
Division By Letters
in-box
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inbox
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 | ɒ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Inbox 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 inbox?
Inbox has 2 syllables, in-box. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.bɒks/.
Which syllable is stressed in inbox?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inbox?
Inbox has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inbox into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.bɒks. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-box.