How Many Syllables In Able?
2syllables
Able has 2 syllables, a-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
able
/ˈeɪ.bəl/ UK /ˈeɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Able
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Able Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in able?
Able has 2 syllables, a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in able?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of able?
Able has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide able into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ble.