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