How Many Syllables In Infer?
2syllables
Infer has 2 syllables, in-fer. It is a disyllabic word.
infer
/ɪnˈfɜː/ UK /ɪnˈfɝː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fer.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɜː/
Division By Letters
in-fer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infer
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
Why Infer 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 infer?
Infer has 2 syllables, in-fer. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfɜː/.
Which syllable is stressed in infer?
The second syllable, fer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infer?
Infer has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infer into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɜː. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fer.