How Many Syllables In Immunise?
3syllables
Immunise has 3 syllables, imm-u-nise. It is a trisyllabic word.
immunise
/ˈɪm.jʊ.naɪz/ UK /ˈɪm.jə.naɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, imm.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.jʊ.naɪz/
Division By Letters
imm-u-nise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Immunise
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Immunise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in immunise?
Immunise has 3 syllables, imm-u-nise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪm.jʊ.naɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in immunise?
The first syllable, imm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of immunise?
Immunise has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide immunise into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.jʊ.naɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, imm-u-nise.