How Many Syllables In Pronunciation?
5syllables
Pronunciation has 5 syllables, pro-nun-ci-a-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
pronunciation
/prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ UK /prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.nʌn.si.eɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
pro-nun-ci-a-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pronunciation
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 secondary stress | n | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pronunciation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pronunciation?
Pronunciation has 5 syllables, pro-nun-ci-a-tion. In British English it is transcribed /prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in pronunciation?
The fourth syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pronunciation?
Pronunciation has the structure CCV/CVC/CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pronunciation into syllables?
By sound, prə.nʌn.si.eɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-nun-ci-a-tion.
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