How Many Syllables In Intern?
2syllables
Intern has 2 syllables, in-tern. It is a disyllabic word.
intern
/ˈɪn.tɜːn/ UK /ˈɪn.t̬ɚn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tɜːn/
Division By Letters
in-tern
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intern
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 | ɜː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Intern Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈɪn.tɜːn/ | /ˈɪn.t̬ɚn/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ɪnˈtɜːn/ | /ɪnˈtɝːn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intern?
Intern has 2 syllables, in-tern. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.tɜːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in intern?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intern?
Intern has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intern into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tɜːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tern.