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