How Many Syllables In Inspector?
3syllables
Inspector has 3 syllables, in-spec-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
inspector
/ɪnˈspek.tə/ UK /ɪnˈspek.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spec.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.spek.tə/
Division By Letters
in-spec-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inspector
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 | sp | e | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Inspector Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inspector?
Inspector has 3 syllables, in-spec-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈspek.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in inspector?
The second syllable, spec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inspector?
Inspector has the structure VC/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inspector into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.spek.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-spec-tor.