How Many Syllables In Laughable?
3syllables
Laughable has 3 syllables, lau-gha-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
laughable
/ˈlɑː.fə.bəl/ UK /ˈlæf.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lau.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɑː.fə.bəl/
Division By Letters
lau-gha-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Laughable
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Laughable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ 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 laughable?
Laughable has 3 syllables, lau-gha-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɑː.fə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in laughable?
The first syllable, lau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of laughable?
Laughable has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide laughable into syllables?
By sound, lɑː.fə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, lau-gha-ble.