How Many Syllables In Emotion?
3syllables
Emotion has 3 syllables, e-mo-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
emotion
/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ UK /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.məʊ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
e-mo-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Emotion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Emotion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ 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 emotion?
Emotion has 3 syllables, e-mo-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in emotion?
The second syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of emotion?
Emotion has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide emotion into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.məʊ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-mo-tion.