How Many Syllables In Champion?
3syllables
Champion has 3 syllables, cham-pi-on. It is a trisyllabic word.
champion
/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ UK /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cham.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/tʃæm.pi.ən/
Division By Letters
cham-pi-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Champion
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 | tʃ | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Champion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in champion?
Champion has 3 syllables, cham-pi-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in champion?
The first syllable, cham, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of champion?
Champion has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide champion into syllables?
By sound, tʃæm.pi.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cham-pi-on.