How Many Syllables In Integer?
3syllables
Integer has 3 syllables, in-te-ger. It is a trisyllabic word.
integer
/ˈɪn.tɪ.dʒə/ UK /ˈɪn.t̬ə.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tɪ.dʒə/
Division By Letters
in-te-ger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Integer
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 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Integer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in integer?
Integer has 3 syllables, in-te-ger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.tɪ.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in integer?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of integer?
Integer has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide integer into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tɪ.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-te-ger.