How Many Syllables In Intricate?
3syllables
Intricate has 3 syllables, in-tri-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
intricate
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/ UK /ˈɪn.trə.kət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.trɪ.kət/
Division By Letters
in-tri-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intricate
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 | tr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Intricate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/ | /ˈɪn.trə.kət/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈɪn.trɪ.kɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intricate?
Intricate has 3 syllables, in-tri-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/.
Which syllable is stressed in intricate?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intricate?
Intricate has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intricate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.trɪ.kət. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tri-cate.