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