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