How Many Syllables In Intrude?
2syllables
Intrude has 2 syllables, in-trude. It is a disyllabic word.
intrude
/ɪnˈtruːd/ UK /ɪnˈtruːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trude.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.truːd/
Division By Letters
in-trude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intrude
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 | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Intrude 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 intrude?
Intrude has 2 syllables, in-trude. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtruːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in intrude?
The second syllable, trude, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intrude?
Intrude has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intrude into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.truːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-trude.