How Many Syllables In Incomplete?
3syllables
Incomplete has 3 syllables, in-com-plete. It is a trisyllabic word.
incomplete
/ˌɪn.kəmˈpliːt/ UK /ˌɪn.kəmˈpliːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, plete.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kəm.pliːt/
Division By Letters
in-com-plete
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incomplete
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | pl | iː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Incomplete Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incomplete?
Incomplete has 3 syllables, in-com-plete. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.kəmˈpliːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in incomplete?
The third syllable, plete, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incomplete?
Incomplete has the structure VC/CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incomplete into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kəm.pliːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-com-plete.