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