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