How Many Syllables In Portion?
2syllables
Portion has 2 syllables, por-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
portion
/ˈpɔː.ʃən/ UK /ˈpɔːr.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, por.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɔː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
por-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Portion
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 | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Portion 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 portion?
Portion has 2 syllables, por-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɔː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in portion?
The first syllable, por, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of portion?
Portion has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide portion into syllables?
By sound, pɔː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, por-tion.