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