How Many Syllables In Incurable?
4syllables
Incurable has 4 syllables, in-cu-ra-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
incurable
/ɪnˈkjʊə.rə.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈkjʊr.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kjʊə.rə.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-cu-ra-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incurable
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Incurable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incurable?
Incurable has 4 syllables, in-cu-ra-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈkjʊə.rə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in incurable?
The second syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incurable?
Incurable has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incurable into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kjʊə.rə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cu-ra-ble.
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