How Many Syllables In Nation?
2syllables
Nation has 2 syllables, na-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
nation
/ˈneɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˈneɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/neɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
na-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nation
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 | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Nation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nation?
Nation has 2 syllables, na-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in nation?
The first syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nation?
Nation has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nation into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-tion.