How Many Syllables In Cable?
2syllables
Cable has 2 syllables, ca-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
cable
/ˈkeɪ.bəl/ UK /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/keɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
ca-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cable
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 | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Cable 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 cable?
Cable has 2 syllables, ca-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkeɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in cable?
The first syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cable?
Cable has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cable into syllables?
By sound, keɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-ble.