How Many Syllables In Obtainable?
4syllables
Obtainable has 4 syllables, ob-tai-na-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
obtainable
/əbˈteɪ.nə.bəl/ UK /əbˈteɪ.nə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tai.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əb.teɪ.nə.bəl/
Division By Letters
ob-tai-na-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Obtainable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Obtainable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 obtainable?
Obtainable has 4 syllables, ob-tai-na-ble. In British English it is transcribed /əbˈteɪ.nə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in obtainable?
The second syllable, tai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of obtainable?
Obtainable has the structure VC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide obtainable into syllables?
By sound, əb.teɪ.nə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-tai-na-ble.
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