How Many Syllables In Insincere?
3syllables
Insincere has 3 syllables, in-sin-cere. It is a trisyllabic word.
insincere
/ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪə/ UK /ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cere.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.sɪn.sɪə/
Division By Letters
in-sin-cere
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Insincere
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | s | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Insincere Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in insincere?
Insincere has 3 syllables, in-sin-cere. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in insincere?
The third syllable, cere, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of insincere?
Insincere has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide insincere into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.sɪn.sɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-sin-cere.