How Many Syllables In Inferno?
3syllables
Inferno has 3 syllables, in-fer-no. It is a trisyllabic word.
inferno
/ɪnˈfɜː.nəʊ/ UK /ɪnˈfɝː.noʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fer.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɜː.nəʊ/
Division By Letters
in-fer-no
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inferno
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 |
| 3 | n | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Inferno Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inferno?
Inferno has 3 syllables, in-fer-no. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfɜː.nəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in inferno?
The second syllable, fer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inferno?
Inferno has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inferno into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɜː.nəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fer-no.