How Many Syllables In Immovable?
4syllables
Immovable has 4 syllables, i-mmo-va-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
immovable
/ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/ UK /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmo.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.muː.və.bəl/
Division By Letters
i-mmo-va-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immovable
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Immovable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immovable?
Immovable has 4 syllables, i-mmo-va-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in immovable?
The second syllable, mmo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immovable?
Immovable has the structure V/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immovable into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.muː.və.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmo-va-ble.
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