How Many Syllables In Distribution?
4syllables
Distribution has 4 syllables, dis-tri-bu-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
distribution
/ˌdɪs.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/ UK /ˌdɪs.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.trə.bjuː.ʃən/
Division By Letters
dis-tri-bu-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distribution
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | bj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Distribution Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /bj/ 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 distribution?
Distribution has 4 syllables, dis-tri-bu-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪs.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in distribution?
The third syllable, bu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distribution?
Distribution has the structure CVC/CCV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distribution into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.trə.bjuː.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-tri-bu-tion.
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