How Many Syllables In Immense?
2syllables
Immense has 2 syllables, i-mmense. It is a disyllabic word.
immense
/ɪˈmens/ UK /ɪˈmens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmense.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.mens/
Division By Letters
i-mmense
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immense
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Immense Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immense?
Immense has 2 syllables, i-mmense. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmens/.
Which syllable is stressed in immense?
The second syllable, mmense, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immense?
Immense has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immense into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.mens. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmense.