How Many Syllables In Inveigle?
3syllables
Inveigle has 3 syllables, in-vei-gle. It is a trisyllabic word.
inveigle
/ɪnˈveɪ.ɡəl/ UK /ɪnˈveɪ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vei.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.veɪ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
in-vei-gle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inveigle
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 | v | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Inveigle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inveigle?
Inveigle has 3 syllables, in-vei-gle. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈveɪ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in inveigle?
The second syllable, vei, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inveigle?
Inveigle has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inveigle into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.veɪ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-vei-gle.