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