How Many Syllables In Desirable?
4syllables
Desirable has 4 syllables, de-si-ra-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
desirable
/dɪˈzaɪ.rə.bəl/ UK /dɪˈzaɪ.rə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.zaɪ.rə.bəl/
Division By Letters
de-si-ra-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Desirable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | z | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Desirable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ 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 desirable?
Desirable has 4 syllables, de-si-ra-ble. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈzaɪ.rə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in desirable?
The second syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of desirable?
Desirable has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide desirable into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.zaɪ.rə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-si-ra-ble.