How Many Syllables In Inflation?
3syllables
Inflation has 3 syllables, in-fla-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
inflation
/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/ UK /ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fla.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fleɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
in-fla-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inflation
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | fl | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Inflation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inflation?
Inflation has 3 syllables, in-fla-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in inflation?
The second syllable, fla, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inflation?
Inflation has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inflation into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fleɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-fla-tion.