How Many Syllables In Caution?
2syllables
Caution has 2 syllables, cau-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
caution
/ˈkɔː.ʃən/ UK /ˈkɔː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cau.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɔː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
cau-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Caution
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 | k | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Caution 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 caution?
Caution has 2 syllables, cau-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɔː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in caution?
The first syllable, cau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of caution?
Caution has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide caution into syllables?
By sound, kɔː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cau-tion.