How Many Syllables In Impede?
2syllables
Impede has 2 syllables, im-pede. It is a disyllabic word.
impede
/ɪmˈpiːd/ UK /ɪmˈpiːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pede.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.piːd/
Division By Letters
im-pede
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Impede
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 | iː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Impede 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 impede?
Impede has 2 syllables, im-pede. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpiːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in impede?
The second syllable, pede, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of impede?
Impede has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide impede into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.piːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-pede.