How Many Syllables In Admiration?
4syllables
Admiration has 4 syllables, ad-mi-ra-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
admiration
/ˌæd.məˈreɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌæd.məˈreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æd.mə.reɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ad-mi-ra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Admiration
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Admiration Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in admiration?
Admiration has 4 syllables, ad-mi-ra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæd.məˈreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in admiration?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of admiration?
Admiration has the structure VC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide admiration into syllables?
By sound, æd.mə.reɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-mi-ra-tion.
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