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