How Many Syllables In Question?
2syllables
Question has 2 syllables, ques-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
question
/ˈkwes.tʃən/ UK /ˈkwes.tʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ques.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kwes.tʃən/
Division By Letters
ques-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Question
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 | kw | e | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Question Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in question?
Question has 2 syllables, ques-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkwes.tʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in question?
The first syllable, ques, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of question?
Question has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide question into syllables?
By sound, kwes.tʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ques-tion.