How Many Syllables In Readable?
3syllables
Readable has 3 syllables, rea-da-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
readable
/ˈriː.də.bəl/ UK /ˈriː.də.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.də.bəl/
Division By Letters
rea-da-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Readable
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 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Readable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ 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 readable?
Readable has 3 syllables, rea-da-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.də.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in readable?
The first syllable, rea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of readable?
Readable has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide readable into syllables?
By sound, riː.də.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rea-da-ble.