How Many Syllables In Intuitive?
4syllables
Intuitive has 4 syllables, in-tu-i-tive. It is a polysyllabic word.
intuitive
/ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/ UK /ɪnˈtuː.ə.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tu.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tjuː.ɪ.tɪv/
Division By Letters
in-tu-i-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intuitive
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 | tj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Intuitive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intuitive?
Intuitive has 4 syllables, in-tu-i-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in intuitive?
The second syllable, tu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intuitive?
Intuitive has the structure VC/CCV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intuitive into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tjuː.ɪ.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tu-i-tive.