How Many Syllables In Congregation?
4syllables
Congregation has 4 syllables, cong-re-ga-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
congregation
/ˌkɒŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌkɑːŋ.ɡrəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ga.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒŋ.ɡrɪ.ɡeɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
cong-re-ga-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Congregation
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 | k | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Congregation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ 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 congregation?
Congregation has 4 syllables, cong-re-ga-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒŋ.ɡrɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in congregation?
The third syllable, ga, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of congregation?
Congregation has the structure CVC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide congregation into syllables?
By sound, kɒŋ.ɡrɪ.ɡeɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cong-re-ga-tion.
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