How Many Syllables In Incite?
2syllables
Incite has 2 syllables, in-cite. It is a disyllabic word.
incite
/ɪnˈsaɪt/ UK /ɪnˈsaɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cite.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.saɪt/
Division By Letters
in-cite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incite
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Incite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incite?
Incite has 2 syllables, in-cite. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈsaɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in incite?
The second syllable, cite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incite?
Incite has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incite into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.saɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cite.