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