How Many Syllables In Complexion?
3syllables
Complexion has 3 syllables, com-plex-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
complexion
/kəmˈplek.ʃən/ UK /kəmˈplek.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plex.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəm.plek.ʃən/
Division By Letters
com-plex-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Complexion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | pl | e | k | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Complexion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in complexion?
Complexion has 3 syllables, com-plex-ion. In British English it is transcribed /kəmˈplek.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in complexion?
The second syllable, plex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of complexion?
Complexion has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide complexion into syllables?
By sound, kəm.plek.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-plex-ion.