How Many Syllables In Faction?
2syllables
Faction has 2 syllables, fac-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
faction
/ˈfæk.ʃən/ UK /ˈfæk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fæk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
fac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Faction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Faction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in faction?
Faction has 2 syllables, fac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in faction?
The first syllable, fac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of faction?
Faction has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide faction into syllables?
By sound, fæk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fac-tion.