How Many Syllables In Impasse?
2syllables
Impasse has 2 syllables, im-passe. It is a disyllabic word.
impasse
/ˈæm.pɑːs/ UK /ˈɪm.pæs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, im.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æm.pɑːs/
Division By Letters
im-passe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Impasse
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | ɑː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Impasse Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in impasse?
Impasse has 2 syllables, im-passe. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæm.pɑːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in impasse?
The first syllable, im, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of impasse?
Impasse has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide impasse into syllables?
By sound, æm.pɑːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-passe.