How Many Syllables In Implode?
2syllables
Implode has 2 syllables, im-plode. It is a disyllabic word.
implode
/ɪmˈpləʊd/ UK /ɪmˈploʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plode.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pləʊd/
Division By Letters
im-plode
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Implode
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 | pl | əʊ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Implode Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in implode?
Implode has 2 syllables, im-plode. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpləʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in implode?
The second syllable, plode, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of implode?
Implode has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide implode into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pləʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-plode.