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