How Many Syllables In Delegation?
4syllables
Delegation has 4 syllables, del-e-ga-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
delegation
/ˌdel.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌdel.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ga.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/del.ə.ɡeɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
del-e-ga-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Delegation
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 | d | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Delegation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- 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 delegation?
Delegation has 4 syllables, del-e-ga-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdel.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in delegation?
The third syllable, ga, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of delegation?
Delegation has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide delegation into syllables?
By sound, del.ə.ɡeɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, del-e-ga-tion.
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