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