How Many Syllables In Infirm?
2syllables
Infirm has 2 syllables, in-firm. It is a disyllabic word.
infirm
/ɪnˈfɜːm/ UK /ɪnˈfɝːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, firm.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɜːm/
Division By Letters
in-firm
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infirm
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 | m | CVC | closed |
Why Infirm Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in infirm?
Infirm has 2 syllables, in-firm. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfɜːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in infirm?
The second syllable, firm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infirm?
Infirm has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infirm into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɜːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-firm.