How Many Syllables In Discussion?
3syllables
Discussion has 3 syllables, di-scuss-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
discussion
/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ UK /dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scuss.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.skʌʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
di-scuss-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discussion
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 | sk | ʌ | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Discussion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sk/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discussion?
Discussion has 3 syllables, di-scuss-ion. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in discussion?
The second syllable, scuss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discussion?
Discussion has the structure CV/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discussion into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.skʌʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-scuss-ion.