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