How Many Syllables In Adorable?
4syllables
Adorable has 4 syllables, a-do-ra-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
adorable
/əˈdɔː.rə.bəl/ UK /əˈdɔːr.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, do.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.dɔː.rə.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-do-ra-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adorable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Adorable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ 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 adorable?
Adorable has 4 syllables, a-do-ra-ble. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdɔː.rə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in adorable?
The second syllable, do, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adorable?
Adorable has the structure V/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adorable into syllables?
By sound, ə.dɔː.rə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-do-ra-ble.
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