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