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