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