How Many Syllables In Breakable?
3syllables
Breakable has 3 syllables, brea-ka-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
breakable
/ˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/ UK /ˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, brea.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/breɪ.kə.bəl/
Division By Letters
brea-ka-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Breakable
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 | br | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Breakable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in breakable?
Breakable has 3 syllables, brea-ka-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in breakable?
The first syllable, brea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of breakable?
Breakable has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide breakable into syllables?
By sound, breɪ.kə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, brea-ka-ble.