How Many Syllables In Allocation?
4syllables
Allocation has 4 syllables, all-o-ca-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
allocation
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æl.ə.keɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
all-o-ca-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Allocation
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 | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Allocation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ 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 allocation?
Allocation has 4 syllables, all-o-ca-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in allocation?
The third syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of allocation?
Allocation has the structure VC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide allocation into syllables?
By sound, æl.ə.keɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, all-o-ca-tion.
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