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