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