How Many Syllables In Vacation?
3syllables
Vacation has 3 syllables, va-ca-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
vacation
/vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/və.keɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
va-ca-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vacation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Vacation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vacation?
Vacation has 3 syllables, va-ca-tion. In British English it is transcribed /vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in vacation?
The second syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vacation?
Vacation has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vacation into syllables?
By sound, və.keɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, va-ca-tion.