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