How Many Syllables In Traceable?
3syllables
Traceable has 3 syllables, tra-cea-ble. It is a trisyllabic word.
traceable
/ˈtreɪ.sə.bəl/ UK /ˈtreɪ.sə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/treɪ.sə.bəl/
Division By Letters
tra-cea-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Traceable
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 | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Traceable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ 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 traceable?
Traceable has 3 syllables, tra-cea-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtreɪ.sə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in traceable?
The first syllable, tra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of traceable?
Traceable has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide traceable into syllables?
By sound, treɪ.sə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tra-cea-ble.