How Many Syllables In Allowable?
4syllables
Allowable has 4 syllables, a-llow-a-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
allowable
/əˈlaʊ.ə.bəl/ UK /əˈlaʊ.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, llow.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.laʊ.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-llow-a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Allowable
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 | l | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Allowable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in allowable?
Allowable has 4 syllables, a-llow-a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /əˈlaʊ.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in allowable?
The second syllable, llow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of allowable?
Allowable has the structure V/CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide allowable into syllables?
By sound, ə.laʊ.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-llow-a-ble.
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