How Many Syllables In Caption?
2syllables
Caption has 2 syllables, cap-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
caption
/ˈkæp.ʃən/ UK /ˈkæp.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæp.ʃən/
Division By Letters
cap-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Caption
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Caption Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in caption?
Caption has 2 syllables, cap-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæp.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in caption?
The first syllable, cap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of caption?
Caption has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide caption into syllables?
By sound, kæp.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cap-tion.