How Many Syllables In Formation?
3syllables
Formation has 3 syllables, for-ma-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
formation
/fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ UK /fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɔː.meɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
for-ma-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Formation
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Formation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ 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 formation?
Formation has 3 syllables, for-ma-tion. In British English it is transcribed /fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in formation?
The second syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of formation?
Formation has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide formation into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.meɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-ma-tion.