How Many Syllables In Immobile?
3syllables
Immobile has 3 syllables, i-mmo-bile. It is a trisyllabic word.
immobile
/ɪˈməʊ.baɪl/ UK /ɪˈmoʊ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmo.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.məʊ.baɪl/
Division By Letters
i-mmo-bile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immobile
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Immobile Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immobile?
Immobile has 3 syllables, i-mmo-bile. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈməʊ.baɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in immobile?
The second syllable, mmo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immobile?
Immobile has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immobile into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.məʊ.baɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmo-bile.