How Many Syllables In Transferable?
4syllables
Transferable has 4 syllables, trans-fe-ra-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
transferable
/trænsˈfɜː.rə.bəl/ UK /trænsˈfɝː.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fe.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/træns.fɜː.rə.bəl/
Division By Letters
trans-fe-ra-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transferable
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | ns | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Transferable Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transferable?
Transferable has 4 syllables, trans-fe-ra-ble. In British English it is transcribed /trænsˈfɜː.rə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in transferable?
The second syllable, fe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transferable?
Transferable has the structure CCVCC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transferable into syllables?
By sound, træns.fɜː.rə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-fe-ra-ble.
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