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