How Many Syllables In Interesting?
3syllables
Interesting has 3 syllables, in-tere-sting. It is a trisyllabic word.
interesting
/ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ/ UK /ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ/ US
Interesting can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /ˈɪn.tər.est.ɪŋ/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.trə.stɪŋ/
Division By Letters
in-tere-sting
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interesting
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 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | st | ɪ | ŋ | CCVC | closed |
Why Interesting Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ/ | /ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈɪn.tər.est.ɪŋ/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interesting?
Interesting has 3 syllables, in-tere-sting. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in interesting?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interesting?
Interesting has the structure VC/CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interesting into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.trə.stɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tere-sting.