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