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