How Many Syllables In Interest?
2syllables
Interest has 2 syllables, in-terest. It is a disyllabic word.
interest
/ˈɪn.trəst/ UK /ˈɪn.trəst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.trəst/
Division By Letters
in-terest
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interest
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 | tr | ə | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Interest Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interest?
Interest has 2 syllables, in-terest. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.trəst/.
Which syllable is stressed in interest?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interest?
Interest has the structure VC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interest into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.trəst. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-terest.