How Many Syllables In Comfortable?
3syllables
Comfortable has 3 syllables, com-for-table. It is a trisyllabic word.
comfortable
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ UK /ˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ US
Comfortable can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kʌmf.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
com-for-table
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Comfortable
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 | k | ʌ | mf | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Comfortable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /mf/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ | /ˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in comfortable?
Comfortable has 3 syllables, com-for-table. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in comfortable?
The first syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of comfortable?
Comfortable has the structure CVCC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide comfortable into syllables?
By sound, kʌmf.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-for-table.