How Many Syllables In Imprecise?
3syllables
Imprecise has 3 syllables, im-pre-cise. It is a trisyllabic word.
imprecise
/ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/ UK /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cise.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.prɪ.saɪs/
Division By Letters
im-pre-cise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imprecise
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 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | aɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Imprecise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imprecise?
Imprecise has 3 syllables, im-pre-cise. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in imprecise?
The third syllable, cise, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imprecise?
Imprecise has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imprecise into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.prɪ.saɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-pre-cise.