How Many Syllables In Immature?
3syllables
Immature has 3 syllables, imm-a-ture. It is a trisyllabic word.
immature
/ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊə/ UK /ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ture.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪm.ə.tʃʊə/
Division By Letters
imm-a-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immature
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | tʃ | ʊə | – | CV | open |
Why Immature Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immature?
Immature has 3 syllables, imm-a-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in immature?
The third syllable, ture, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immature?
Immature has the structure VC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immature into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.ə.tʃʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, imm-a-ture.