How Many Syllables In Revision?
3syllables
Revision has 3 syllables, re-vis-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
revision
/rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ UK /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vis.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.vɪʒ.ən/
Division By Letters
re-vis-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Revision
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 | v | ɪ | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Revision Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in revision?
Revision has 3 syllables, re-vis-ion. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in revision?
The second syllable, vis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of revision?
Revision has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide revision into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.vɪʒ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-vis-ion.