How Many Syllables In Inspire?
2syllables
Inspire has 2 syllables, in-spire. It is a disyllabic word.
inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪə/ UK /ɪnˈspaɪɚ/ US
Inspire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ɪnˈspaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spire.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.spaɪə/
Division By Letters
in-spire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inspire
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 | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Inspire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪnˈspaɪə/ | /ɪnˈspaɪɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ɪnˈspaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inspire?
Inspire has 2 syllables, in-spire. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈspaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in inspire?
The second syllable, spire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inspire?
Inspire has the structure VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inspire into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.spaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-spire.