How Many Syllables In Enjoyable?
4syllables
Enjoyable has 4 syllables, en-jo-ya-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
enjoyable
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/ US
Enjoyable can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ɪnˈdʒɔɪə.bəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, jo.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.dʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
en-jo-ya-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enjoyable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Enjoyable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/ | /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/ | 4 |
| Also | /ɪnˈdʒɔɪə.bəl/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enjoyable?
Enjoyable has 4 syllables, en-jo-ya-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in enjoyable?
The second syllable, jo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enjoyable?
Enjoyable has the structure VC/CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enjoyable into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.dʒɔɪ.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-jo-ya-ble.