How Many Syllables In Acceptable?
4syllables
Acceptable has 4 syllables, a-ccep-ta-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
acceptable
/ækˈsep.tə.bəl/ UK /ækˈsep.tə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccep.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.sep.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-ccep-ta-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Acceptable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Acceptable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in acceptable?
Acceptable has 4 syllables, a-ccep-ta-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ækˈsep.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in acceptable?
The second syllable, ccep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of acceptable?
Acceptable has the structure VC/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide acceptable into syllables?
By sound, æk.sep.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccep-ta-ble.
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