How Many Syllables In Decision?
3syllables
Decision has 3 syllables, de-cis-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
decision
/dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ UK /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cis.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.sɪʒ.ən/
Division By Letters
de-cis-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decision
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɪ | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Decision Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in decision?
Decision has 3 syllables, de-cis-ion. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in decision?
The second syllable, cis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decision?
Decision has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decision into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.sɪʒ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-cis-ion.