How Many Syllables In Cushion?
2syllables
Cushion has 2 syllables, cush-ion. It is a disyllabic word.
cushion
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/ UK /ˈkʊʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cush.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kʊʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
cush-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cushion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | ʊ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Cushion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cushion?
Cushion has 2 syllables, cush-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʊʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in cushion?
The first syllable, cush, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cushion?
Cushion has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cushion into syllables?
By sound, kʊʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cush-ion.