How Many Syllables In Tangible?
3syllables
Tangible has 3 syllables, tang-i-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
tangible
/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/ UK /ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tang.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tæn.dʒə.bəl/
Division By Letters
tang-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tangible
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 | t | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Tangible Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tangible?
Tangible has 3 syllables, tang-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in tangible?
The first syllable, tang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tangible?
Tangible has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tangible into syllables?
By sound, tæn.dʒə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tang-i-ble.