How Many Syllables In Manageable?
4syllables
Manageable has 4 syllables, man-a-gea-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
manageable
/ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ UK /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
Division By Letters
man-a-gea-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Manageable
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Manageable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ 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 manageable?
Manageable has 4 syllables, man-a-gea-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in manageable?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of manageable?
Manageable has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide manageable into syllables?
By sound, mæn.ɪ.dʒə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-a-gea-ble.
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