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