How Many Syllables In Capable?
3syllables
Capable has 3 syllables, ca-pa-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
capable
/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ UK /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/keɪ.pə.bəl/
Division By Letters
ca-pa-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Capable
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 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Capable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ 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 capable?
Capable has 3 syllables, ca-pa-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in capable?
The first syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of capable?
Capable has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide capable into syllables?
By sound, keɪ.pə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-pa-ble.