How Many Syllables In Fable?
2syllables
Fable has 2 syllables, fa-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
fable
/ˈfeɪ.bəl/ UK /ˈfeɪ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/feɪ.bəl/
Division By Letters
fa-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fable?
Fable has 2 syllables, fa-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfeɪ.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fable?
The first syllable, fa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fable?
Fable has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fable into syllables?
By sound, feɪ.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fa-ble.