How Many Syllables In Sustainable?
4syllables
Sustainable has 4 syllables, su-stai-na-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
sustainable
/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/ UK /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.steɪ.nə.bəl/
Division By Letters
su-stai-na-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sustainable
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 | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Sustainable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sustainable?
Sustainable has 4 syllables, su-stai-na-ble. In British English it is transcribed /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in sustainable?
The second syllable, stai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sustainable?
Sustainable has the structure CV/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sustainable into syllables?
By sound, sə.steɪ.nə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-stai-na-ble.