How Many Syllables In Interlope?
3syllables
Interlope has 3 syllables, in-ter-lope. It is a trisyllabic word.
interlope
/ˌɪn.təˈləʊp/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈloʊp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lope.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.ləʊp/
Division By Letters
in-ter-lope
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interlope
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 | əʊ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Interlope 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 interlope?
Interlope has 3 syllables, in-ter-lope. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈləʊp/.
Which syllable is stressed in interlope?
The third syllable, lope, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interlope?
Interlope has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interlope into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.ləʊp. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-lope.