How Many Syllables In Interrupt?
3syllables
Interrupt has 3 syllables, in-te-rrupt. It is a trisyllabic word.
interrupt
/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬əˈrʌpt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rrupt.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.rʌpt/
Division By Letters
in-te-rrupt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interrupt
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 | r | ʌ | pt | CVCC | closed |
Why Interrupt Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interrupt?
Interrupt has 3 syllables, in-te-rrupt. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/.
Which syllable is stressed in interrupt?
The third syllable, rrupt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interrupt?
Interrupt has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interrupt into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.rʌpt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-te-rrupt.