How Many Syllables In Immersion?
3syllables
Immersion has 3 syllables, i-mmer-sion. It is a trisyllabic word.
immersion
/ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/ UK /ɪˈmɝː.ʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmer.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.mɜː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
i-mmer-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immersion
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Immersion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immersion?
Immersion has 3 syllables, i-mmer-sion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in immersion?
The second syllable, mmer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immersion?
Immersion has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immersion into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.mɜː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmer-sion.