How Many Syllables In Perishable?
4syllables
Perishable has 4 syllables, per-i-sha-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
perishable
/ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/ UK /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/per.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
Division By Letters
per-i-sha-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perishable
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 | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Perishable Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ 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 perishable?
Perishable has 4 syllables, per-i-sha-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in perishable?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perishable?
Perishable has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perishable into syllables?
By sound, per.ɪ.ʃə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-i-sha-ble.
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