How Many Syllables In Empire?
2syllables
Empire has 2 syllables, em-pire. It is a disyllabic word.
empire
/ˈem.paɪə/ UK /ˈem.paɪr/ US
Empire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈem.paɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, em.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/em.paɪə/
Division By Letters
em-pire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Empire
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 | – | e | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Empire Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈem.paɪə/ | /ˈem.paɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈem.paɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in empire?
Empire has 2 syllables, em-pire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈem.paɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in empire?
The first syllable, em, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of empire?
Empire has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide empire into syllables?
By sound, em.paɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-pire.