How Many Syllables In Intrigue?
2syllables
Intrigue has 2 syllables, in-trigue. It is a disyllabic word.
intrigue
/ɪnˈtriːɡ/ UK /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trigue.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.triːɡ/
Division By Letters
in-trigue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intrigue
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 | iː | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
Why Intrigue Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intrigue?
Intrigue has 2 syllables, in-trigue. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtriːɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in intrigue?
The second syllable, trigue, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intrigue?
Intrigue has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intrigue into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.triːɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-trigue.