How Many Syllables In Pliable?
3syllables
Pliable has 3 syllables, pli-a-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
pliable
/ˈplaɪ.ə.bəl/ UK /ˈplaɪ.ə.bəl/ US
Pliable can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈplaɪə.bəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pli.
Syllable Structure
CCV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/plaɪ.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
pli-a-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pliable
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Pliable 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.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈplaɪ.ə.bəl/ | /ˈplaɪ.ə.bəl/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈplaɪə.bəl/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pliable?
Pliable has 3 syllables, pli-a-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplaɪ.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pliable?
The first syllable, pli, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pliable?
Pliable has the structure CCV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pliable into syllables?
By sound, plaɪ.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pli-a-ble.