How Many Syllables In Ingenious?
3syllables
Ingenious has 3 syllables, i-nge-nious. It is a trisyllabic word.
ingenious
/ɪnˈdʒiː.njəs/ UK /ɪnˈdʒiː.njəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nge.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʒiː.njəs/
Division By Letters
i-nge-nious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ingenious
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 | dʒ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | nj | ə | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Ingenious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /nj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ingenious?
Ingenious has 3 syllables, i-nge-nious. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdʒiː.njəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in ingenious?
The second syllable, nge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ingenious?
Ingenious has the structure VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ingenious into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʒiː.njəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-nge-nious.