How Many Syllables In Immoral?
3syllables
Immoral has 3 syllables, i-mmor-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
immoral
/ɪˈmɒr.əl/ UK /ɪˈmɔːr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmor.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.mɒr.əl/
Division By Letters
i-mmor-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immoral
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 | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Immoral Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immoral?
Immoral has 3 syllables, i-mmor-al. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmɒr.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in immoral?
The second syllable, mmor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immoral?
Immoral has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immoral into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.mɒr.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mmor-al.