How Many Syllables In Instrument?
3syllables
Instrument has 3 syllables, in-stru-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
instrument
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/ UK /ˈɪn.strə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.strə.mənt/
Division By Letters
in-stru-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Instrument
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | str | ə | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Instrument Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in instrument?
Instrument has 3 syllables, in-stru-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.strə.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in instrument?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of instrument?
Instrument has the structure VC/CCCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide instrument into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.strə.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-stru-ment.