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