How Many Syllables In Ineffective?
4syllables
Ineffective has 4 syllables, in-e-ffec-tive. It is a polysyllabic word.
ineffective
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/ UK /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ffec.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ɪ.fek.tɪv/
Division By Letters
in-e-ffec-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ineffective
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 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | f | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Ineffective Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ineffective?
Ineffective has 4 syllables, in-e-ffec-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in ineffective?
The third syllable, ffec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ineffective?
Ineffective has the structure VC/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ineffective into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ɪ.fek.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-e-ffec-tive.
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