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