How Many Syllables In Infancy?
3syllables
Infancy has 3 syllables, in-fan-cy. It is a trisyllabic word.
infancy
/ˈɪn.fən.si/ UK /ˈɪn.fən.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fən.si/
Division By Letters
in-fan-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infancy
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Infancy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in infancy?
Infancy has 3 syllables, in-fan-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.fən.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in infancy?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infancy?
Infancy has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infancy into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fən.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fan-cy.