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