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