How Many Syllables In Importation?
4syllables
Importation has 4 syllables, im-por-ta-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
importation
/ˌɪm.pɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌɪm.pɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.pɔː.teɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
im-por-ta-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Importation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Importation Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in importation?
Importation has 4 syllables, im-por-ta-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪm.pɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in importation?
The third syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of importation?
Importation has the structure VC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide importation into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.pɔː.teɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, im-por-ta-tion.
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