How Many Syllables In Infernal?
3syllables
Infernal has 3 syllables, in-fer-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
infernal
/ɪnˈfɜː.nəl/ UK /ɪnˈfɝː.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fer.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɜː.nəl/
Division By Letters
in-fer-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infernal
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 | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Infernal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in infernal?
Infernal has 3 syllables, in-fer-nal. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfɜː.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in infernal?
The second syllable, fer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infernal?
Infernal has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infernal into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɜː.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fer-nal.