How Many Syllables In Inaudible?
4syllables
Inaudible has 4 syllables, in-au-di-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
inaudible
/ɪnˈɔː.də.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈɔː.də.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, au.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ɔː.də.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-au-di-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inaudible
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Inaudible Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- 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.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inaudible?
Inaudible has 4 syllables, in-au-di-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈɔː.də.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in inaudible?
The second syllable, au, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inaudible?
Inaudible has the structure VC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inaudible into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ɔː.də.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-au-di-ble.