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