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