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