How Many Syllables In Disable?
3syllables
Disable has 3 syllables, di-sa-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
disable
/dɪˈseɪ.bəl/ UK /dɪˈseɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.seɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
di-sa-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Disable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ 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 disable?
Disable has 3 syllables, di-sa-ble. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈseɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in disable?
The second syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disable?
Disable has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disable into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.seɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-sa-ble.