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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable prove
  • 7 letters
Syllables
im-prove: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: im-PROVE.
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpruv/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as im-prove.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide improve into syllables?

improve divides as im-prove. im-prove: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in improve?

Improve has 2 syllables (im-prove).

Which syllable is stressed in improve?

The stressed syllable in improve is prove. The 2nd syllable is stressed: im-PROVE.

How do you pronounce improve?

/ɪmˈpruv/ in American English.