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