How Many Syllables In Intermission?
4syllables
Intermission has 4 syllables, in-ter-miss-ion. It is a polysyllabic word.
intermission
/ˌɪn.təˈmɪʃ.ən/ UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, miss.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tə.mɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
in-ter-miss-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intermission
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Intermission Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intermission?
Intermission has 4 syllables, in-ter-miss-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.təˈmɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in intermission?
The third syllable, miss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intermission?
Intermission has the structure VC/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intermission into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tə.mɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ter-miss-ion.
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