How Many Syllables In Devotion?
3syllables
Devotion has 3 syllables, de-vo-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
devotion
/dɪˈvəʊ.ʃən/ UK /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.vəʊ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
de-vo-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Devotion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Devotion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in devotion?
Devotion has 3 syllables, de-vo-tion. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈvəʊ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in devotion?
The second syllable, vo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of devotion?
Devotion has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide devotion into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.vəʊ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-vo-tion.