How Many Syllables In Impeach?
2syllables
Impeach has 2 syllables, im-peach. It is a disyllabic word.
impeach
/ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ UK /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, peach.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.piːtʃ/
Division By Letters
im-peach
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Impeach
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 | iː | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Impeach 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 impeach?
Impeach has 2 syllables, im-peach. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in impeach?
The second syllable, peach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of impeach?
Impeach has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide impeach into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.piːtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-peach.