How Many Syllables In Fabulous?
3syllables
Fabulous has 3 syllables, fab-u-lous. It is a trisyllabic word.
fabulous
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs/ UK /ˈfæb.jə.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fab.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fæb.jʊ.ləs/
Division By Letters
fab-u-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fabulous
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 | f | æ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Fabulous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fabulous?
Fabulous has 3 syllables, fab-u-lous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in fabulous?
The first syllable, fab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fabulous?
Fabulous has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fabulous into syllables?
By sound, fæb.jʊ.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fab-u-lous.