How Many Syllables In Causation?
3syllables
Causation has 3 syllables, cau-sa-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
causation
/kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/ UK /kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɔː.zeɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
cau-sa-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Causation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | z | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Causation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in causation?
Causation has 3 syllables, cau-sa-tion. In British English it is transcribed /kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in causation?
The second syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of causation?
Causation has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide causation into syllables?
By sound, kɔː.zeɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cau-sa-tion.