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