How Many Syllables In Imperil?
3syllables
Imperil has 3 syllables, im-per-il. It is a trisyllabic word.
imperil
/ɪmˈper.əl/ UK /ɪmˈper.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.per.əl/
Division By Letters
im-per-il
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imperil
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 | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Imperil Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imperil?
Imperil has 3 syllables, im-per-il. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈper.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in imperil?
The second syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imperil?
Imperil has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imperil into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.per.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-per-il.