How Many Syllables In Immediate?
4syllables
Immediate has 4 syllables, i-mme-di-ate. It is a polysyllabic word.
immediate
/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ UK /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mme.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.miː.di.ət/
Division By Letters
i-mme-di-ate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immediate
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Immediate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ | /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ | 4 |
| Also | /ɪˈmiː.di.ɪt/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immediate?
Immediate has 4 syllables, i-mme-di-ate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in immediate?
The second syllable, mme, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immediate?
Immediate has the structure V/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immediate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.miː.di.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mme-di-ate.