How Many Syllables In Tension?
2syllables
Tension has 2 syllables, ten-sion. It is a disyllabic word.
tension
/ˈten.ʃən/ UK /ˈten.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ten.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ten-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tension
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 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Tension Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tension?
Tension has 2 syllables, ten-sion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈten.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in tension?
The first syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tension?
Tension has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tension into syllables?
By sound, ten.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ten-sion.