How Many Syllables In Combination?
4syllables
Combination has 4 syllables, com-bi-na-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
combination
/ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌkɑːm.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒm.bɪ.neɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
com-bi-na-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Combination
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 | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Combination Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in combination?
Combination has 4 syllables, com-bi-na-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in combination?
The third syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of combination?
Combination has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide combination into syllables?
By sound, kɒm.bɪ.neɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, com-bi-na-tion.
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