How Many Syllables In Extradition?
4syllables
Extradition has 4 syllables, ex-tra-dit-ion. It is a polysyllabic word.
extradition
/ˌek.strəˈdɪʃ.ən/ UK /ˌek.strəˈdɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dit.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ek.strə.dɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
ex-tra-dit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extradition
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 | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | str | ə | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Extradition Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extradition?
Extradition has 4 syllables, ex-tra-dit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌek.strəˈdɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in extradition?
The third syllable, dit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extradition?
Extradition has the structure VC/CCCV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extradition into syllables?
By sound, ek.strə.dɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tra-dit-ion.
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