How Many Syllables In Invisible?
4syllables
Invisible has 4 syllables, in-vis-i-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
invisible
/ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vis.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.vɪz.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-vis-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Invisible
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 | v | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Invisible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ | /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ | 4 |
| Also | /ɪnˈvɪz.ɪ.bəl/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in invisible?
Invisible has 4 syllables, in-vis-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in invisible?
The second syllable, vis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of invisible?
Invisible has the structure VC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide invisible into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.vɪz.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-vis-i-ble.