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