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