How Many Syllables In Imbalance?
3syllables
Imbalance has 3 syllables, im-bal-ance. It is a trisyllabic word.
imbalance
/ɪmˈbæl.əns/ UK /ɪmˈbæl.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bal.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.bæl.əns/
Division By Letters
im-bal-ance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imbalance
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 | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | ns | VCC | closed |
Why Imbalance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imbalance?
Imbalance has 3 syllables, im-bal-ance. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈbæl.əns/.
Which syllable is stressed in imbalance?
The second syllable, bal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imbalance?
Imbalance has the structure VC/CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imbalance into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.bæl.əns. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-bal-ance.