How Many Syllables In Incredible?
4syllables
Incredible has 4 syllables, in-cred-i-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
incredible
/ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cred.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kred.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-cred-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incredible
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 | kr | e | d | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Incredible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incredible?
Incredible has 4 syllables, in-cred-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in incredible?
The second syllable, cred, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incredible?
Incredible has the structure VC/CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incredible into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kred.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cred-i-ble.
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