How Many Syllables In Incapable?
4syllables
Incapable has 4 syllables, in-ca-pa-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
incapable
/ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ UK /ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.keɪ.pə.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-ca-pa-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incapable
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 | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Incapable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ 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 incapable?
Incapable has 4 syllables, in-ca-pa-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in incapable?
The second syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incapable?
Incapable has the structure VC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incapable into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.keɪ.pə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ca-pa-ble.
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