How Many Syllables In Fraction?
2syllables
Fraction has 2 syllables, frac-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
fraction
/ˈfræk.ʃən/ UK /ˈfræk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, frac.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fræk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
frac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fraction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | fr | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Fraction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fraction?
Fraction has 2 syllables, frac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfræk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in fraction?
The first syllable, frac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fraction?
Fraction has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fraction into syllables?
By sound, fræk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, frac-tion.