How Many Syllables In Replaceable?
4syllables
Replaceable has 4 syllables, re-pla-cea-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
replaceable
/riːˈpleɪ.sə.bəl/ UK /riːˈpleɪ.sə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pla.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.pleɪ.sə.bəl/
Division By Letters
re-pla-cea-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Replaceable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | pl | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Replaceable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ 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 replaceable?
Replaceable has 4 syllables, re-pla-cea-ble. In British English it is transcribed /riːˈpleɪ.sə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in replaceable?
The second syllable, pla, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of replaceable?
Replaceable has the structure CV/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide replaceable into syllables?
By sound, riː.pleɪ.sə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-pla-cea-ble.