How Many Syllables In Administration?
5syllables
Administration has 5 syllables, ad-min-i-stra-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
administration
/ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/ UK /ədˌmɪn.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, stra.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CCCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əd.mɪn.ɪ.streɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ad-min-i-stra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Administration
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 | d | VC | closed |
| 2 secondary stress | m | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 primary stress | str | eɪ | – | CCCV | open |
| 5 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Administration Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in administration?
Administration has 5 syllables, ad-min-i-stra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in administration?
The fourth syllable, stra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of administration?
Administration has the structure VC/CVC/V/CCCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide administration into syllables?
By sound, əd.mɪn.ɪ.streɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-min-i-stra-tion.
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