How Many Syllables In Prosecution?
4syllables
Prosecution has 4 syllables, pros-e-cu-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
prosecution
/ˌprɒs.ɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ UK /ˌprɑː.səˈkjuː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɒs.ɪ.kjuː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
pros-e-cu-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prosecution
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 | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Prosecution Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ 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 prosecution?
Prosecution has 4 syllables, pros-e-cu-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌprɒs.ɪˈkjuː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in prosecution?
The third syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prosecution?
Prosecution has the structure CCVC/V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prosecution into syllables?
By sound, prɒs.ɪ.kjuː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pros-e-cu-tion.
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