How Many Syllables In Elision?
3syllables
Elision has 3 syllables, e-lis-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
elision
/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/ UK /ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lis.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.lɪʒ.ən/
Division By Letters
e-lis-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elision
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 | ɪ | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Elision 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in elision?
Elision has 3 syllables, e-lis-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈlɪʒ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in elision?
The second syllable, lis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elision?
Elision has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elision into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.lɪʒ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lis-ion.