How Many Syllables In Stabilise?
3syllables
Stabilise has 3 syllables, sta-bi-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
stabilise
/ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/ UK /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/steɪ.bə.laɪz/
Division By Letters
sta-bi-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stabilise
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 | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Stabilise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stabilise?
Stabilise has 3 syllables, sta-bi-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in stabilise?
The first syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stabilise?
Stabilise has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stabilise into syllables?
By sound, steɪ.bə.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, sta-bi-lise.