How Many Syllables In Dissatisfaction?
5syllables
Dissatisfaction has 5 syllables, diss-at-is-fac-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
dissatisfaction
/ˌdɪsˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ UK /ˌdɪsˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, fac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.sæt.ɪs.fæk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
diss-at-is-fac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dissatisfaction
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 secondary stress | s | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
| 4 primary stress | f | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 5 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Dissatisfaction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 4 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dissatisfaction?
Dissatisfaction has 5 syllables, diss-at-is-fac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪsˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in dissatisfaction?
The fourth syllable, fac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dissatisfaction?
Dissatisfaction has the structure CVC/CVC/VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dissatisfaction into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.sæt.ɪs.fæk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, diss-at-is-fac-tion.
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