How Many Syllables In Inaction?
3syllables
Inaction has 3 syllables, i-nac-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
inaction
/ɪˈnæk.ʃən/ UK /ɪˈnæk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nac.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.næk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
i-nac-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inaction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Inaction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inaction?
Inaction has 3 syllables, i-nac-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈnæk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in inaction?
The second syllable, nac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inaction?
Inaction has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inaction into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.næk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-nac-tion.