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