How Many Syllables In Constellation?
4syllables
Constellation has 4 syllables, con-ste-lla-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
constellation
/ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌkɑːn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lla.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.stə.leɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
con-ste-lla-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Constellation
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Constellation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ 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 constellation?
Constellation has 4 syllables, con-ste-lla-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in constellation?
The third syllable, lla, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of constellation?
Constellation has the structure CVC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide constellation into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.stə.leɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ste-lla-tion.