How Many Syllables In Payable?
3syllables
Payable has 3 syllables, pa-ya-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
payable
/ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/ UK /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pa.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/peɪ.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
pa-ya-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Payable
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Payable Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in payable?
Payable has 3 syllables, pa-ya-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in payable?
The first syllable, pa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of payable?
Payable has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide payable into syllables?
By sound, peɪ.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pa-ya-ble.