How Many Syllables In Import?
2syllables
Import has 2 syllables, im-port. It is a disyllabic word.
import
/ˈɪm.pɔːt/ UK /ˈɪm.pɔːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, im.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pɔːt/
Division By Letters
im-port
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Import
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 | p | ɔː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Import 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.pɔːt/ | /ˈɪm.pɔːrt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ɪmˈpɔːt/ | /ɪmˈpɔːrt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in import?
Import has 2 syllables, im-port. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪm.pɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in import?
The first syllable, im, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of import?
Import has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide import into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-port.