How Many Syllables In Enable?
3syllables
Enable has 3 syllables, e-na-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
enable
/ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ UK /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.neɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
e-na-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Enable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ 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 enable?
Enable has 3 syllables, e-na-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in enable?
The second syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enable?
Enable has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enable into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.neɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-na-ble.