How Many Syllables In Affordable?
4syllables
Affordable has 4 syllables, a-ffor-da-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
affordable
/əˈfɔː.də.bəl/ UK /əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ffor.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.fɔː.də.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-ffor-da-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Affordable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Affordable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in affordable?
Affordable has 4 syllables, a-ffor-da-ble. In British English it is transcribed /əˈfɔː.də.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in affordable?
The second syllable, ffor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of affordable?
Affordable has the structure V/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide affordable into syllables?
By sound, ə.fɔː.də.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ffor-da-ble.
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