How Many Syllables In Predictable?
4syllables
Predictable has 4 syllables, pre-dic-ta-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
predictable
/prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/ UK /prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.dɪk.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
pre-dic-ta-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predictable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Predictable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predictable?
Predictable has 4 syllables, pre-dic-ta-ble. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in predictable?
The second syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predictable?
Predictable has the structure CCV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predictable into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.dɪk.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-dic-ta-ble.
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