How Many Syllables In Intrinsic?
3syllables
Intrinsic has 3 syllables, in-trin-sic. It is a trisyllabic word.
intrinsic
/ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/ UK /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trin.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.trɪn.zɪk/
Division By Letters
in-trin-sic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Intrinsic
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 | tr | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | z | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Intrinsic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in intrinsic?
Intrinsic has 3 syllables, in-trin-sic. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in intrinsic?
The second syllable, trin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of intrinsic?
Intrinsic has the structure VC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide intrinsic into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.trɪn.zɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-trin-sic.