How Many Syllables In Bearable?
3syllables
Bearable has 3 syllables, bea-ra-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
bearable
/ˈbeə.rə.bəl/ UK /ˈber.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/beə.rə.bəl/
Division By Letters
bea-ra-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bearable
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 | b | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Bearable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bearable?
Bearable has 3 syllables, bea-ra-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in bearable?
The first syllable, bea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bearable?
Bearable has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bearable into syllables?
By sound, beə.rə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bea-ra-ble.