How Many Syllables In Jettison?
3syllables
Jettison has 3 syllables, jett-i-son. It is a trisyllabic word.
jettison
/ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/ UK /ˈdʒet.ə.sən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jett.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒet.ɪ.sən/
Division By Letters
jett-i-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jettison
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 | dʒ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Jettison Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jettison?
Jettison has 3 syllables, jett-i-son. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/.
Which syllable is stressed in jettison?
The first syllable, jett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jettison?
Jettison has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jettison into syllables?
By sound, dʒet.ɪ.sən. By letters, as a spelling guide, jett-i-son.