How Many Syllables In Reformation?
4syllables
Reformation has 4 syllables, ref-or-ma-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
reformation
/ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌref.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ref.ə.meɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ref-or-ma-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reformation
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 | r | e | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Reformation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ 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 reformation?
Reformation has 4 syllables, ref-or-ma-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in reformation?
The third syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reformation?
Reformation has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reformation into syllables?
By sound, ref.ə.meɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ref-or-ma-tion.
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