How Many Syllables In Inlay?
2syllables
Inlay has 2 syllables, in-lay. It is a disyllabic word.
inlay
/ˈɪn.leɪ/ UK /ˈɪn.leɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.leɪ/
Division By Letters
in-lay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inlay
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Inlay Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈɪn.leɪ/ | /ˈɪn.leɪ/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ˌɪnˈleɪ/ | /ˌɪnˈleɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inlay?
Inlay has 2 syllables, in-lay. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.leɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in inlay?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inlay?
Inlay has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inlay into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.leɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-lay.