How Many Syllables In Intermediate?
5syllables
Intermediate has 5 syllables, in-ter-me-di-ate. It is a polysyllabic word.
intermediate
/ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ɪt/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmiː.di.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, me.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.miː.di.ɪt/
Division By Letters
in-ter-me-di-ate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intermediate
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 5 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Intermediate 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.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 4 and 5, so syllable 5 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intermediate?
Intermediate has 5 syllables, in-ter-me-di-ate. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in intermediate?
The third syllable, me, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intermediate?
Intermediate has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intermediate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.miː.di.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-me-di-ate.
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