How Many Syllables In Volatile?
3syllables
Volatile has 3 syllables, vol-a-tile. It is a trisyllabic word.
volatile
/ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/ UK /ˈvɑː.lə.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɒl.ə.taɪl/
Division By Letters
vol-a-tile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Volatile
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 | v | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Volatile Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in volatile?
Volatile has 3 syllables, vol-a-tile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in volatile?
The first syllable, vol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of volatile?
Volatile has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide volatile into syllables?
By sound, vɒl.ə.taɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, vol-a-tile.