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