How Many Syllables In Implausible?
4syllables
Implausible has 4 syllables, im-plau-si-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
implausible
/ɪmˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ UK /ɪmˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plau.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.plɔː.zə.bəl/
Division By Letters
im-plau-si-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Implausible
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 | pl | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Implausible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in implausible?
Implausible has 4 syllables, im-plau-si-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈplɔː.zə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in implausible?
The second syllable, plau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of implausible?
Implausible has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide implausible into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.plɔː.zə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-plau-si-ble.
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