How Many Syllables In “into”?
2syllables
“into” has 2 syllables, in-to. It is a disyllabic word.
into
/ˈɪn.tuː/ UK /ˈɪn.t̬uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tuː/
Division By Letters
in-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Into
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Into Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /ˈɪn.tuː/ | /ˈɪn.t̬uː/ | 2 |
| Weak form, before a consonant | /ˈɪn.tə/ | /ˈɪn.t̬ə/ | 2 |
| Weak form, before a vowel | /ˈɪn.tu/ | /ˈɪn.t̬u/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in into?
“into” has 2 syllables, in-to. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.tuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in into?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of into?
“into” has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide into into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-to.