How Many Syllables In Presentable?
4syllables
Presentable has 4 syllables, pre-sen-ta-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
presentable
/prəˈzen.tə.bəl/ UK /prəˈzen.t̬ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sen.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.zen.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
pre-sen-ta-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Presentable
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 | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | z | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Presentable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in presentable?
Presentable has 4 syllables, pre-sen-ta-ble. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈzen.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in presentable?
The second syllable, sen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of presentable?
Presentable has the structure CCV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide presentable into syllables?
By sound, prə.zen.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-sen-ta-ble.
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