How Many Syllables In Filtration?
3syllables
Filtration has 3 syllables, fil-tra-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
filtration
/fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/ UK /fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tra.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɪl.treɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
fil-tra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Filtration
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Filtration Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in filtration?
Filtration has 3 syllables, fil-tra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in filtration?
The second syllable, tra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of filtration?
Filtration has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide filtration into syllables?
By sound, fɪl.treɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fil-tra-tion.