How Many Syllables In Friction?
2syllables
Friction has 2 syllables, fric-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
friction
/ˈfrɪk.ʃən/ UK /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fric.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/frɪk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
fric-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Friction
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 | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Friction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in friction?
Friction has 2 syllables, fric-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in friction?
The first syllable, fric, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of friction?
Friction has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide friction into syllables?
By sound, frɪk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fric-tion.