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