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