How Many Syllables In Impale?
2syllables
Impale has 2 syllables, im-pale. It is a disyllabic word.
impale
/ɪmˈpeɪl/ UK /ɪmˈpeɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pale.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.peɪl/
Division By Letters
im-pale
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Impale
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 | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Impale Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in impale?
Impale has 2 syllables, im-pale. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpeɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in impale?
The second syllable, pale, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of impale?
Impale has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide impale into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.peɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-pale.