How Many Syllables In Stationery?
4syllables
Stationery has 4 syllables, sta-tion-er-y. It is a polysyllabic word.
stationery
/ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/ UK /ˈsteɪ.ʃə.ner.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/steɪ.ʃən.ər.i/
Division By Letters
sta-tion-er-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stationery
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 | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Stationery Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stationery?
Stationery has 4 syllables, sta-tion-er-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in stationery?
The first syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stationery?
Stationery has the structure CCV/CVC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stationery into syllables?
By sound, steɪ.ʃən.ər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, sta-tion-er-y.
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