How many syllables in "incapable"?

"incapable" has 4 lettergrepen (in - ca - pa - ble).

How to divide "incapable"?

"incapable" divides into 4 parts: in · ca · pa · ble.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (in... ca... pa... ble) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"incapable": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·ca·pa·ble

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in-CA-pa-ble(in · ca · pa · ble)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "incapable" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bəl⁄

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Lettergrepenin·ca·pa·ble

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How many syllables in "incapable"?: "incapable" has 4 lettergrepen (in - ca - pa - ble).
How to divide "incapable"?: "incapable" divides into 4 parts: in · ca · pa · ble.
Where is the stress in "incapable"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "incapable"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... ca... pa... ble) and listen on SayItVid.