How Many Syllables In Intermarriage?
4syllables
Intermarriage has 4 syllables, in-ter-marr-iage. It is a polysyllabic word.
intermarriage
/ˌɪn.təˈmær.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˌɪn.tɚˈmer.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, marr.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.mær.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
in-ter-marr-iage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intermarriage
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 | m | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Intermarriage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intermarriage?
Intermarriage has 4 syllables, in-ter-marr-iage. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈmær.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in intermarriage?
The third syllable, marr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intermarriage?
Intermarriage has the structure VC/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intermarriage into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.mær.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-marr-iage.
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