How Many Syllables In Proclamation?
4syllables
Proclamation has 4 syllables, proc-la-ma-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
proclamation
/ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌprɑːk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɒk.lə.meɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
proc-la-ma-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Proclamation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | pr | ɒ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Proclamation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in proclamation?
Proclamation has 4 syllables, proc-la-ma-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in proclamation?
The third syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of proclamation?
Proclamation has the structure CCVC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide proclamation into syllables?
By sound, prɒk.lə.meɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, proc-la-ma-tion.
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