How Many Syllables In Intrepid?
3syllables
Intrepid has 3 syllables, in-trep-id. It is a trisyllabic word.
intrepid
/ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/ UK /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trep.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.trep.ɪd/
Division By Letters
in-trep-id
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intrepid
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tr | e | p | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Intrepid Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intrepid?
Intrepid has 3 syllables, in-trep-id. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in intrepid?
The second syllable, trep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intrepid?
Intrepid has the structure VC/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intrepid into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.trep.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-trep-id.