How Many Syllables In Dimension?
3syllables
Dimension has 3 syllables, di-men-sion. It is a trisyllabic word.
dimension
/daɪˈmen.ʃən/ UK /daɪˈmen.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.men.ʃən/
Division By Letters
di-men-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dimension
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Dimension Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /daɪˈmen.ʃən/ | /daɪˈmen.ʃən/ | 3 |
| Also | /dɪˈmen.ʃən/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dimension?
Dimension has 3 syllables, di-men-sion. In British English it is transcribed /daɪˈmen.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in dimension?
The second syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dimension?
Dimension has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dimension into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.men.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-men-sion.