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