How Many Syllables In Transition?
3syllables
Transition has 3 syllables, tran-sit-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
transition
/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/ UK /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sit.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/træn.zɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
tran-sit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transition
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 | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | z | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Transition Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ 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 transition?
Transition has 3 syllables, tran-sit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in transition?
The second syllable, sit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transition?
Transition has the structure CCVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transition into syllables?
By sound, træn.zɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-sit-ion.