How Many Syllables In Incommode?
3syllables
Incommode has 3 syllables, in-co-mmode. It is a trisyllabic word.
incommode
/ˌɪn.kəˈməʊd/ UK /ˌɪn.kəˈmoʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mmode.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kə.məʊd/
Division By Letters
in-co-mmode
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incommode
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | əʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Incommode Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incommode?
Incommode has 3 syllables, in-co-mmode. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.kəˈməʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in incommode?
The third syllable, mmode, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incommode?
Incommode has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incommode into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kə.məʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-co-mmode.