How Many Syllables In Immensely?
3syllables
Immensely has 3 syllables, i-mmen-sely. It is a trisyllabic word.
immensely
/ɪˈmens.li/ UK /ɪˈmens.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmen.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪ.mens.li/
Division By Letters
i-mmen-sely
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immensely
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 |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Immensely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ns/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immensely?
Immensely has 3 syllables, i-mmen-sely. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmens.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in immensely?
The second syllable, mmen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immensely?
Immensely has the structure V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immensely into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.mens.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmen-sely.