How Many Syllables In Infrequent?
3syllables
Infrequent has 3 syllables, in-fre-quent. It is a trisyllabic word.
infrequent
/ɪnˈfriː.kwənt/ UK /ɪnˈfriː.kwənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fre.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.friː.kwənt/
Division By Letters
in-fre-quent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infrequent
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 | fr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | kw | ə | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Infrequent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in infrequent?
Infrequent has 3 syllables, in-fre-quent. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfriː.kwənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in infrequent?
The second syllable, fre, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infrequent?
Infrequent has the structure VC/CCV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infrequent into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.friː.kwənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fre-quent.