How Many Syllables In Location?
3syllables
Location has 3 syllables, lo-ca-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
location
/ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK /loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ləʊ.keɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
lo-ca-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Location
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Location Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ 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 location?
Location has 3 syllables, lo-ca-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in location?
The second syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of location?
Location has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide location into syllables?
By sound, ləʊ.keɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, lo-ca-tion.