How Many Syllables In Impolite?
3syllables
Impolite has 3 syllables, im-po-lite. It is a trisyllabic word.
impolite
/ˌɪm.pəˈlaɪt/ UK /ˌɪm.pəˈlaɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lite.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pə.laɪt/
Division By Letters
im-po-lite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Impolite
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Impolite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in impolite?
Impolite has 3 syllables, im-po-lite. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪm.pəˈlaɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in impolite?
The third syllable, lite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of impolite?
Impolite has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide impolite into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pə.laɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-po-lite.