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