How Many Syllables In Diction?
2syllables
Diction has 2 syllables, dic-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
diction
/ˈdɪk.ʃən/ UK /ˈdɪk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
dic-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diction
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 | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Diction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diction?
Diction has 2 syllables, dic-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in diction?
The first syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diction?
Diction has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diction into syllables?
By sound, dɪk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dic-tion.