How Many Syllables In Association?
5syllables
Association has 5 syllables, a-sso-ci-a-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
association
/əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ UK /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.səʊ.si.eɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
a-sso-ci-a-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Association
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 secondary stress | s | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Association Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | 5 |
| Also | /əˌsəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in association?
Association has 5 syllables, a-sso-ci-a-tion. In British English it is transcribed /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in association?
The fourth syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of association?
Association has the structure V/CV/CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide association into syllables?
By sound, ə.səʊ.si.eɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-sso-ci-a-tion.
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