How Many Syllables In Imply?
2syllables
Imply has 2 syllables, im-ply. It is a disyllabic word.
imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/ UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ply.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ɪm.plaɪ/
Division By Letters
im-ply
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imply
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Imply Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imply?
Imply has 2 syllables, im-ply. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈplaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in imply?
The second syllable, ply, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imply?
Imply has the structure VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imply into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.plaɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-ply.