How Many Syllables In Interpret?
3syllables
Interpret has 3 syllables, in-ter-pret. It is a trisyllabic word.
interpret
/ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/ UK /ɪnˈtɝː.prət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tɜː.prɪt/
Division By Letters
in-ter-pret
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interpret
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | pr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Interpret Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interpret?
Interpret has 3 syllables, in-ter-pret. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in interpret?
The second syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interpret?
Interpret has the structure VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interpret into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tɜː.prɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-pret.