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