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