How Many Syllables In Interface?
3syllables
Interface has 3 syllables, in-ter-face. It is a trisyllabic word.
interface
/ˈɪn.tə.feɪs/ UK /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.feɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.feɪs/
Division By Letters
in-ter-face
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interface
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 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Interface Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interface?
Interface has 3 syllables, in-ter-face. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.tə.feɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in interface?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interface?
Interface has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interface into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.feɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-face.