How Many Syllables In Communication?
5syllables
Communication has 5 syllables, co-mmu-ni-ca-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
communication
/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK /kəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, ca.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.mjuː.nɪ.keɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
co-mmu-ni-ca-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Communication
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 secondary stress | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 5 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Communication Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in communication?
Communication has 5 syllables, co-mmu-ni-ca-tion. In British English it is transcribed /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in communication?
The fourth syllable, ca, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of communication?
Communication has the structure CV/CCV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide communication into syllables?
By sound, kə.mjuː.nɪ.keɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmu-ni-ca-tion.
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