How Many Syllables In Timetable?
3syllables
Timetable has 3 syllables, ti-me-table. It is a trisyllabic word.
timetable
/ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/ UK /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ti.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/taɪm.teɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
ti-me-table
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Timetable
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 | t | aɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Timetable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in timetable?
Timetable has 3 syllables, ti-me-table. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in timetable?
The first syllable, ti, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of timetable?
Timetable has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide timetable into syllables?
By sound, taɪm.teɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ti-me-table.