How Many Syllables In Intaglio?
3syllables
Intaglio has 3 syllables, in-tagl-io. It is a trisyllabic word.
intaglio
/ɪnˈtɑːl.jəʊ/ UK /ɪnˈtæl.joʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tagl.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tɑːl.jəʊ/
Division By Letters
in-tagl-io
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intaglio
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 | t | ɑː | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Intaglio Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intaglio?
Intaglio has 3 syllables, in-tagl-io. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtɑːl.jəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in intaglio?
The second syllable, tagl, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intaglio?
Intaglio has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intaglio into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tɑːl.jəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tagl-io.