How Many Syllables In Intermingle?
4syllables
Intermingle has 4 syllables, in-ter-ming-le. It is a polysyllabic word.
intermingle
/ˌɪn.təˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ming.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.mɪŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
in-ter-ming-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intermingle
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 | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Intermingle 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intermingle?
Intermingle has 4 syllables, in-ter-ming-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in intermingle?
The third syllable, ming, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intermingle?
Intermingle has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intermingle into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.mɪŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-ming-le.
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