How Many Syllables In Importune?
3syllables
Importune has 3 syllables, im-por-tune. It is a trisyllabic word.
importune
/ˌɪm.pɔːˈtjuːn/ UK /ˌɪm.pɔːrˈtuːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tune.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pɔː.tjuːn/
Division By Letters
im-por-tune
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Importune
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | tj | uː | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Importune Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in importune?
Importune has 3 syllables, im-por-tune. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪm.pɔːˈtjuːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in importune?
The third syllable, tune, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of importune?
Importune has the structure VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide importune into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pɔː.tjuːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-por-tune.