How Many Syllables In Imbibe?
2syllables
Imbibe has 2 syllables, im-bibe. It is a disyllabic word.
imbibe
/ɪmˈbaɪb/ UK /ɪmˈbaɪb/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bibe.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.baɪb/
Division By Letters
im-bibe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imbibe
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 | aɪ | b | CVC | closed |
Why Imbibe Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imbibe?
Imbibe has 2 syllables, im-bibe. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈbaɪb/.
Which syllable is stressed in imbibe?
The second syllable, bibe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imbibe?
Imbibe has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imbibe into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.baɪb. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-bibe.