How Many Syllables In Abortion?
3syllables
Abortion has 3 syllables, a-bor-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
abortion
/əˈbɔː.ʃən/ UK /əˈbɔːr.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bor.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.bɔː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
a-bor-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abortion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Abortion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abortion?
Abortion has 3 syllables, a-bor-tion. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbɔː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in abortion?
The second syllable, bor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abortion?
Abortion has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abortion into syllables?
By sound, ə.bɔː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bor-tion.