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