How Many Syllables In Incitement?
3syllables
Incitement has 3 syllables, in-cite-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
incitement
/ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/ UK /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cite.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.saɪt.mənt/
Division By Letters
in-cite-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incitement
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 |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Incitement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incitement?
Incitement has 3 syllables, in-cite-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in incitement?
The second syllable, cite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incitement?
Incitement has the structure VC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incitement into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.saɪt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cite-ment.
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