How Many Syllables In Imperfect?
3syllables
Imperfect has 3 syllables, im-per-fect. It is a trisyllabic word.
imperfect
/ɪmˈpɜː.fɪkt/ UK /ɪmˈpɝː.fɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pɜː.fɪkt/
Division By Letters
im-per-fect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imperfect
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Imperfect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imperfect?
Imperfect has 3 syllables, im-per-fect. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpɜː.fɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in imperfect?
The second syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imperfect?
Imperfect has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imperfect into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pɜː.fɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-per-fect.