How Many Syllables In Implant?
2syllables
Implant has 2 syllables, im-plant. It is a disyllabic word.
implant
/ˈɪm.plɑːnt/ UK /ˈɪm.plænt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, im.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.plɑːnt/
Division By Letters
im-plant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Implant
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 | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | pl | ɑː | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Implant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈɪm.plɑːnt/ | /ˈɪm.plænt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ | /ɪmˈplænt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in implant?
Implant has 2 syllables, im-plant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪm.plɑːnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in implant?
The first syllable, im, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of implant?
Implant has the structure VC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide implant into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.plɑːnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-plant.