How Many Syllables In Persuasion?
3syllables
Persuasion has 3 syllables, pe-rsua-sion. It is a trisyllabic word.
persuasion
/pəˈsweɪ.ʒən/ UK /pɚˈsweɪ.ʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rsua.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.sweɪ.ʒən/
Division By Letters
pe-rsua-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Persuasion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sw | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Persuasion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in persuasion?
Persuasion has 3 syllables, pe-rsua-sion. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈsweɪ.ʒən/.
Which syllable is stressed in persuasion?
The second syllable, rsua, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of persuasion?
Persuasion has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide persuasion into syllables?
By sound, pə.sweɪ.ʒən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-rsua-sion.