How Many Syllables In Interlock?
3syllables
Interlock has 3 syllables, in-ter-lock. It is a trisyllabic word.
interlock
/ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈlɑːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lock.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.lɒk/
Division By Letters
in-ter-lock
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interlock
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 | l | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Interlock Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interlock?
Interlock has 3 syllables, in-ter-lock. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/.
Which syllable is stressed in interlock?
The third syllable, lock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interlock?
Interlock has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interlock into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.lɒk. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-lock.