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