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