How Many Syllables In Declaration?
4syllables
Declaration has 4 syllables, dec-la-ra-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
declaration
/ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dek.lə.reɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
dec-la-ra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Declaration
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 | d | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Declaration Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in declaration?
Declaration has 4 syllables, dec-la-ra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in declaration?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of declaration?
Declaration has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide declaration into syllables?
By sound, dek.lə.reɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dec-la-ra-tion.
Other Words With Four Syllables
Words With The Same Structure, CVC/CV/CV/CVC
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