How Many Syllables In Affirmation?
4syllables
Affirmation has 4 syllables, aff-ir-ma-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
affirmation
/ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æf.ə.meɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
aff-ir-ma-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Affirmation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Affirmation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in affirmation?
Affirmation has 4 syllables, aff-ir-ma-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæf.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in affirmation?
The third syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of affirmation?
Affirmation has the structure VC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide affirmation into syllables?
By sound, æf.ə.meɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, aff-ir-ma-tion.
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