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