How Many Syllables In Intone?
2syllables
Intone has 2 syllables, in-tone. It is a disyllabic word.
intone
/ɪnˈtəʊn/ UK /ɪnˈtoʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tone.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.təʊn/
Division By Letters
in-tone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intone
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 | əʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Intone 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 intone?
Intone has 2 syllables, in-tone. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in intone?
The second syllable, tone, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intone?
Intone has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intone into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.təʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-tone.