How Many Syllables In Important?
3syllables
Important has 3 syllables, im-por-tant. It is a trisyllabic word.
important
/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ UK /ɪmˈpɔːr.t̬ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, por.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pɔː.tənt/
Division By Letters
im-por-tant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Important
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Important Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in important?
Important has 3 syllables, im-por-tant. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in important?
The second syllable, por, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of important?
Important has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide important into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pɔː.tənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-por-tant.