How Many Syllables In Addition?
3syllables
Addition has 3 syllables, a-ddit-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
addition
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/ UK /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ddit.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.dɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
a-ddit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Addition
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Addition 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 addition?
Addition has 3 syllables, a-ddit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in addition?
The second syllable, ddit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of addition?
Addition has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide addition into syllables?
By sound, ə.dɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ddit-ion.