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