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