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