How Many Syllables In Susceptible?
4syllables
Susceptible has 4 syllables, sus-cep-ti-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
susceptible
/səˈsep.tə.bəl/ UK /səˈsep.tə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cep.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.sep.tə.bəl/
Division By Letters
sus-cep-ti-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Susceptible
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Susceptible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in susceptible?
Susceptible has 4 syllables, sus-cep-ti-ble. In British English it is transcribed /səˈsep.tə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in susceptible?
The second syllable, cep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of susceptible?
Susceptible has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide susceptible into syllables?
By sound, sə.sep.tə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sus-cep-ti-ble.