How Many Syllables In Dictation?
3syllables
Dictation has 3 syllables, dic-ta-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
dictation
/dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/ UK /dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪk.teɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
dic-ta-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dictation
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Dictation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dictation?
Dictation has 3 syllables, dic-ta-tion. In British English it is transcribed /dɪkˈteɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in dictation?
The second syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dictation?
Dictation has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dictation into syllables?
By sound, dɪk.teɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dic-ta-tion.