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