How Many Syllables In Fashion?
2syllables
Fashion has 2 syllables, fash-ion. It is a disyllabic word.
fashion
/ˈfæʃ.ən/ UK /ˈfæʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fash.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fæʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
fash-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fashion
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 | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Fashion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fashion?
Fashion has 2 syllables, fash-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in fashion?
The first syllable, fash, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fashion?
Fashion has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fashion into syllables?
By sound, fæʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fash-ion.