How Many Syllables In Evolution?
4syllables
Evolution has 4 syllables, e-vo-lu-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
evolution
/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/ UK /ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lu.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/iː.və.luː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
e-vo-lu-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Evolution
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | uː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Evolution Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in evolution?
Evolution has 4 syllables, e-vo-lu-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in evolution?
The third syllable, lu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of evolution?
Evolution has the structure V/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide evolution into syllables?
By sound, iː.və.luː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-vo-lu-tion.