How Many Syllables In Inflict?
2syllables
Inflict has 2 syllables, in-flict. It is a disyllabic word.
inflict
/ɪnˈflɪkt/ UK /ɪnˈflɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, flict.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.flɪkt/
Division By Letters
in-flict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inflict
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 | ɪ | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Inflict 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 inflict?
Inflict has 2 syllables, in-flict. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈflɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inflict?
The second syllable, flict, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inflict?
Inflict has the structure VC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inflict into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.flɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-flict.