How Many Syllables In Quotable?
3syllables
Quotable has 3 syllables, quo-ta-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
quotable
/ˈkwəʊ.tə.bəl/ UK /ˈkwoʊ.t̬ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, quo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kwəʊ.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
quo-ta-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Quotable
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 | kw | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Quotable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ 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 quotable?
Quotable has 3 syllables, quo-ta-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkwəʊ.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in quotable?
The first syllable, quo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of quotable?
Quotable has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide quotable into syllables?
By sound, kwəʊ.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, quo-ta-ble.