How Many Syllables In Interloper?
4syllables
Interloper has 4 syllables, in-ter-lo-per. It is a polysyllabic word.
interloper
/ˈɪn.tə.ləʊ.pə/ UK /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.loʊ.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.ləʊ.pə/
Division By Letters
in-ter-lo-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interloper
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 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Interloper 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.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interloper?
Interloper has 4 syllables, in-ter-lo-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.tə.ləʊ.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in interloper?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interloper?
Interloper has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interloper into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.ləʊ.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-lo-per.