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