How Many Syllables In Infinite?
3syllables
Infinite has 3 syllables, in-fi-nite. It is a trisyllabic word.
infinite
/ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/ UK /ˈɪn.fə.nət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɪ.nət/
Division By Letters
in-fi-nite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Infinite
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 | f | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Infinite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/ | /ˈɪn.fə.nət/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈɪn.fɪ.nɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in infinite?
Infinite has 3 syllables, in-fi-nite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/.
Which syllable is stressed in infinite?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of infinite?
Infinite has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide infinite into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɪ.nət. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fi-nite.