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