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