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