How Many Syllables In Incline?
2syllables
Incline has 2 syllables, in-cline. It is a disyllabic word.
incline
/ɪnˈklaɪn/ UK /ɪnˈklaɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cline.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.klaɪn/
Division By Letters
in-cline
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incline
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 | kl | aɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Incline Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | /ɪnˈklaɪn/ | /ɪnˈklaɪn/ | 2 |
| Noun | /ˈɪŋ.klaɪn/ | /ˈɪŋ.klaɪn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incline?
Incline has 2 syllables, in-cline. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈklaɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in incline?
The second syllable, cline, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incline?
Incline has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incline into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.klaɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cline.