How Many Syllables In Communion?
3syllables
Communion has 3 syllables, co-mmun-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
communion
/kəˈmjuːn.jən/ UK /kəˈmjuːn.jən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmun.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.mjuːn.jən/
Division By Letters
co-mmun-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Communion
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 primary stress | mj | uː | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Communion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in communion?
Communion has 3 syllables, co-mmun-ion. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmjuːn.jən/.
Which syllable is stressed in communion?
The second syllable, mmun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of communion?
Communion has the structure CV/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide communion into syllables?
By sound, kə.mjuːn.jən. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmun-ion.