How Many Syllables In Munitions?
3syllables
Munitions has 3 syllables, mu-nit-ions. It is a trisyllabic word.
munitions
/mjuːˈnɪʃ.ənz/ UK /mjuːˈnɪʃ.ənz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nit.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/mjuː.nɪʃ.ənz/
Division By Letters
mu-nit-ions
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Munitions
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | nz | VCC | closed |
Why Munitions Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in munitions?
Munitions has 3 syllables, mu-nit-ions. In British English it is transcribed /mjuːˈnɪʃ.ənz/.
Which syllable is stressed in munitions?
The second syllable, nit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of munitions?
Munitions has the structure CCV/CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide munitions into syllables?
By sound, mjuː.nɪʃ.ənz. By letters, as a spelling guide, mu-nit-ions.