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