How Many Syllables In Formidable?
4syllables
Formidable has 4 syllables, for-mi-da-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
formidable
/ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/ UK /ˈfɔːr.mə.də.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/
Division By Letters
for-mi-da-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Formidable
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Formidable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/ | /ˈfɔːr.mə.də.bəl/ | 4 |
| Also | /fɔːˈmɪd.ə.bəl/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in formidable?
Formidable has 4 syllables, for-mi-da-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔː.mɪ.də.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in formidable?
The first syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of formidable?
Formidable has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide formidable into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.mɪ.də.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-mi-da-ble.
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