How Many Syllables In Imperfection?
4syllables
Imperfection has 4 syllables, im-per-fec-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
imperfection
/ˌɪm.pəˈfek.ʃən/ UK /ˌɪm.pɚˈfek.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, fec.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pə.fek.ʃən/
Division By Letters
im-per-fec-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imperfection
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | f | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Imperfection Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imperfection?
Imperfection has 4 syllables, im-per-fec-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪm.pəˈfek.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in imperfection?
The third syllable, fec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imperfection?
Imperfection has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imperfection into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pə.fek.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-per-fec-tion.
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