How Many Syllables In Forgivable?
4syllables
Forgivable has 4 syllables, for-giv-a-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
forgivable
/fɔːˈɡɪv.ə.bəl/ UK /fɔːrˈɡɪv.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, giv.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɔː.ɡɪv.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
for-giv-a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forgivable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Forgivable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forgivable?
Forgivable has 4 syllables, for-giv-a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /fɔːˈɡɪv.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in forgivable?
The second syllable, giv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forgivable?
Forgivable has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forgivable into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.ɡɪv.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-giv-a-ble.
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