How Many Syllables In Section?
2syllables
Section has 2 syllables, sec-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
section
/ˈsek.ʃən/ UK /ˈsek.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sek.ʃən/
Division By Letters
sec-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Section
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | s | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Section Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in section?
Section has 2 syllables, sec-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsek.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in section?
The first syllable, sec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of section?
Section has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide section into syllables?
By sound, sek.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sec-tion.