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