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