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