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