How Many Syllables In Impair?
2syllables
Impair has 2 syllables, im-pair. It is a disyllabic word.
impair
/ɪmˈpeə/ UK /ɪmˈper/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pair.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪm.peə/
Division By Letters
im-pair
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Impair
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 | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Impair Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in impair?
Impair has 2 syllables, im-pair. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpeə/.
Which syllable is stressed in impair?
The second syllable, pair, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of impair?
Impair has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide impair into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.peə. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-pair.