How Many Syllables In Juxtaposition?
5syllables
Juxtaposition has 5 syllables, jux-ta-po-sit-ion. It is a polysyllabic word.
juxtaposition
/ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ UK /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, sit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒʌk.stə.pə.zɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
jux-ta-po-sit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Juxtaposition
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 | dʒ | ʌ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | z | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 5 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Juxtaposition Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 4 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in juxtaposition?
Juxtaposition has 5 syllables, jux-ta-po-sit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in juxtaposition?
The fourth syllable, sit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of juxtaposition?
Juxtaposition has the structure CVC/CCV/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide juxtaposition into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌk.stə.pə.zɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, jux-ta-po-sit-ion.
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