How Many Syllables In Immerse?
2syllables
Immerse has 2 syllables, i-mmerse. It is a disyllabic word.
immerse
/ɪˈmɜːs/ UK /ɪˈmɝːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmerse.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.mɜːs/
Division By Letters
i-mmerse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immerse
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 | ɜː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Immerse Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immerse?
Immerse has 2 syllables, i-mmerse. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmɜːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in immerse?
The second syllable, mmerse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immerse?
Immerse has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immerse into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.mɜːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmerse.