How Many Syllables In Arguable?
4syllables
Arguable has 4 syllables, ar-gu-a-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
arguable
/ˈɑː.ɡju.ə.bəl/ UK /ˈɑːr.ɡju.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.ɡju.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
ar-gu-a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arguable
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | ɡj | u | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Arguable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡj/ 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 arguable?
Arguable has 4 syllables, ar-gu-a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.ɡju.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in arguable?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arguable?
Arguable has the structure V/CCV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arguable into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.ɡju.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-gu-a-ble.
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