How Many Syllables In Frustration?
3syllables
Frustration has 3 syllables, fru-stra-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
frustration
/frəˈstreɪ.ʃən/ UK /frəˈstreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/frə.streɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
fru-stra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frustration
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | str | eɪ | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Frustration Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ 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 frustration?
Frustration has 3 syllables, fru-stra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /frəˈstreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in frustration?
The second syllable, stra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frustration?
Frustration has the structure CCV/CCCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frustration into syllables?
By sound, frə.streɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fru-stra-tion.