How Many Syllables In Intersection?
4syllables
Intersection has 4 syllables, in-ter-sec-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
intersection
/ˌɪn.təˈsek.ʃən/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈsek.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, sec.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.sek.ʃən/
Division By Letters
in-ter-sec-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intersection
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 | s | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Intersection Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intersection?
Intersection has 4 syllables, in-ter-sec-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈsek.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in intersection?
The third syllable, sec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intersection?
Intersection has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intersection into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.sek.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-sec-tion.
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