How Many Syllables In Sanitation?
4syllables
Sanitation has 4 syllables, san-i-ta-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
sanitation
/ˌsæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌsæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sæn.ə.teɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
san-i-ta-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sanitation
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 | s | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sanitation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ 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 sanitation?
Sanitation has 4 syllables, san-i-ta-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in sanitation?
The third syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sanitation?
Sanitation has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sanitation into syllables?
By sound, sæn.ə.teɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, san-i-ta-tion.
Other Words With Four Syllables
Words With The Same Structure, CVC/V/CV/CVC
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