How Many Syllables In Retribution?
4syllables
Retribution has 4 syllables, ret-ri-bu-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
retribution
/ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/ UK /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ret.rɪ.bjuː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ret-ri-bu-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Retribution
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | bj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Retribution Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /bj/ 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 retribution?
Retribution has 4 syllables, ret-ri-bu-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in retribution?
The third syllable, bu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of retribution?
Retribution has the structure CVC/CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide retribution into syllables?
By sound, ret.rɪ.bjuː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ret-ri-bu-tion.
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