How Many Syllables In Available?
4syllables
Available has 4 syllables, a-vai-la-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
available
/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/ UK /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vai.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.veɪ.lə.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-vai-la-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Available
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 | v | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Available Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ 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 available?
Available has 4 syllables, a-vai-la-ble. In British English it is transcribed /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in available?
The second syllable, vai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of available?
Available has the structure V/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide available into syllables?
By sound, ə.veɪ.lə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-vai-la-ble.
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