How Many Syllables In Interference?
4syllables
Interference has 4 syllables, in-ter-fe-rence. It is a polysyllabic word.
interference
/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈfɪr.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, fe.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.fɪə.rəns/
Division By Letters
in-ter-fe-rence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interference
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 | f | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Interference 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.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interference?
Interference has 4 syllables, in-ter-fe-rence. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in interference?
The third syllable, fe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interference?
Interference has the structure VC/CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interference into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.fɪə.rəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-fe-rence.
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