How Many Syllables In Contradiction?
4syllables
Contradiction has 4 syllables, con-tra-dic-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
contradiction
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/ UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.trə.dɪk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
con-tra-dic-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contradiction
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Contradiction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contradiction?
Contradiction has 4 syllables, con-tra-dic-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in contradiction?
The third syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contradiction?
Contradiction has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contradiction into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.trə.dɪk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tra-dic-tion.
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