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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ca
  • 7 letters
Syllables
ca-pa-ble: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CA-pa-ble.
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ca-pable, capa-ble.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide capable into syllables?

capable divides as ca-pa-ble. ca-pa-ble: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in capable?

Capable has 3 syllables (ca-pa-ble).

Which syllable is stressed in capable?

The stressed syllable in capable is ca. The 1st syllable is stressed: CA-pa-ble.

How do you pronounce capable?

/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ in American English.