How Many Syllables In Absorption?
3syllables
Absorption has 3 syllables, ab-sorp-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
absorption
/əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/ UK /əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sorp.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/əb.zɔːp.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ab-sorp-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Absorption
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 | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | z | ɔː | p | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Absorption Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ 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 absorption?
Absorption has 3 syllables, ab-sorp-tion. In British English it is transcribed /əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in absorption?
The second syllable, sorp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of absorption?
Absorption has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide absorption into syllables?
By sound, əb.zɔːp.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-sorp-tion.