How Many Syllables In Suggestion?
3syllables
Suggestion has 3 syllables, su-gges-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
suggestion
/səˈdʒes.tʃən/ UK /səɡˈdʒes.tʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gges.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.dʒes.tʃən/
Division By Letters
su-gges-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suggestion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Suggestion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /səˈdʒes.tʃən/ | /səɡˈdʒes.tʃən/ | 3 |
| Also | /səɡˈdʒes.tʃən/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suggestion?
Suggestion has 3 syllables, su-gges-tion. In British English it is transcribed /səˈdʒes.tʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in suggestion?
The second syllable, gges, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suggestion?
Suggestion has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suggestion into syllables?
By sound, sə.dʒes.tʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-gges-tion.