How Many Syllables In Compatible?
4syllables
Compatible has 4 syllables, com-pat-i-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
compatible
/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ UK /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.pæt.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
com-pat-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Compatible
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | p | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Compatible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in compatible?
Compatible has 4 syllables, com-pat-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in compatible?
The second syllable, pat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of compatible?
Compatible has the structure CVC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide compatible into syllables?
By sound, kəm.pæt.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-pat-i-ble.