How Many Syllables In Pimple?
2syllables
Pimple has 2 syllables, pim-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
pimple
/ˈpɪm.pəl/ UK /ˈpɪm.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pim.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɪm.pəl/
Division By Letters
pim-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pimple
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | p | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Pimple Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pimple?
Pimple has 2 syllables, pim-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪm.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pimple?
The first syllable, pim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pimple?
Pimple has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pimple into syllables?
By sound, pɪm.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pim-ple.