How Many Syllables In Apprehension?
4syllables
Apprehension has 4 syllables, app-re-hen-sion. It is a polysyllabic word.
apprehension
/ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃən/ UK /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, hen.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æp.rɪ.hen.ʃən/
Division By Letters
app-re-hen-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apprehension
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 | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | h | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Apprehension Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apprehension?
Apprehension has 4 syllables, app-re-hen-sion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in apprehension?
The third syllable, hen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apprehension?
Apprehension has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apprehension into syllables?
By sound, æp.rɪ.hen.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, app-re-hen-sion.
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