How Many Syllables In Inclination?
4syllables
Inclination has 4 syllables, in-cli-na-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
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/ˌɪŋ.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌɪŋ.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪŋ.klɪ.neɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
in-cli-na-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inclination
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 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
| 2 | kl | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Inclination Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌɪŋ.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | /ˌɪŋ.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inclination?
Inclination has 4 syllables, in-cli-na-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪŋ.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in inclination?
The third syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inclination?
Inclination has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inclination into syllables?
By sound, ɪŋ.klɪ.neɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cli-na-tion.
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