How Many Syllables In Intangible?
4syllables
Intangible has 4 syllables, in-tang-i-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
intangible
/ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tang.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tæn.dʒə.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-tang-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intangible
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 | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Intangible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intangible?
Intangible has 4 syllables, in-tang-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in intangible?
The second syllable, tang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intangible?
Intangible has the structure VC/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intangible into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tæn.dʒə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tang-i-ble.
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