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