How Many Syllables In Extinction?
3syllables
Extinction has 3 syllables, ex-tinc-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
extinction
/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ UK /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tinc.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.stɪŋk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ex-tinc-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extinction
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɪ | ŋk | CCVCC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Extinction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extinction?
Extinction has 3 syllables, ex-tinc-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in extinction?
The second syllable, tinc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extinction?
Extinction has the structure VC/CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extinction into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.stɪŋk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tinc-tion.