How Many Syllables In Feasible?
3syllables
Feasible has 3 syllables, fea-si-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
feasible
/ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ UK /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fiː.zə.bəl/
Division By Letters
fea-si-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feasible
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Feasible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ 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 feasible?
Feasible has 3 syllables, fea-si-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in feasible?
The first syllable, fea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feasible?
Feasible has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feasible into syllables?
By sound, fiː.zə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fea-si-ble.