How Many Syllables In Constable?
3syllables
Constable has 3 syllables, con-sta-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
constable
/ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/ UK /ˈkɑːn.stə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kʌn.stə.bəl/
Division By Letters
con-sta-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Constable
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 | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Constable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in constable?
Constable has 3 syllables, con-sta-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in constable?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of constable?
Constable has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide constable into syllables?
By sound, kʌn.stə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-sta-ble.