How Many Syllables In Tradition?
3syllables
Tradition has 3 syllables, tra-dit-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
tradition
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/ UK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dit.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/trə.dɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
tra-dit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tradition
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Tradition Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tradition?
Tradition has 3 syllables, tra-dit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in tradition?
The second syllable, dit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tradition?
Tradition has the structure CCV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tradition into syllables?
By sound, trə.dɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tra-dit-ion.