How Many Syllables In Excusable?
4syllables
Excusable has 4 syllables, ex-cu-sa-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
excusable
/ɪkˈskjuː.zə.bəl/ UK /ɪkˈskjuː.zə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.skjuː.zə.bəl/
Division By Letters
ex-cu-sa-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Excusable
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | skj | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Excusable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ 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 excusable?
Excusable has 4 syllables, ex-cu-sa-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈskjuː.zə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in excusable?
The second syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of excusable?
Excusable has the structure VC/CCCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide excusable into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.skjuː.zə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-cu-sa-ble.
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