How Many Syllables In Interpersonal?
5syllables
Interpersonal has 5 syllables, in-ter-per-so-nal. It is a polysyllabic word.
interpersonal
/ˌɪn.təˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈpɝː.sə.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.pɜː.sə.nəl/
Division By Letters
in-ter-per-so-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interpersonal
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 | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Interpersonal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interpersonal?
Interpersonal has 5 syllables, in-ter-per-so-nal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈpɜː.sə.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in interpersonal?
The third syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interpersonal?
Interpersonal has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interpersonal into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.pɜː.sə.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-per-so-nal.
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