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