How Many Syllables In Transformation?
4syllables
Transformation has 4 syllables, trans-for-ma-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
transformation
/ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌtræns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/træns.fə.meɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
trans-for-ma-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transformation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | tr | æ | ns | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Transformation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ns/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transformation?
Transformation has 4 syllables, trans-for-ma-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in transformation?
The third syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transformation?
Transformation has the structure CCVCC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transformation into syllables?
By sound, træns.fə.meɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-for-ma-tion.