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