How Many Syllables In Inattention?
4syllables
Inattention has 4 syllables, in-a-tten-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
inattention
/ˌɪn.əˈten.tʃən/ UK /ˌɪn.əˈten.tʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tten.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ə.ten.tʃən/
Division By Letters
in-a-tten-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inattention
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | tʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Inattention Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inattention?
Inattention has 4 syllables, in-a-tten-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.əˈten.tʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in inattention?
The third syllable, tten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inattention?
Inattention has the structure VC/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inattention into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ə.ten.tʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-a-tten-tion.
Other Words With Four Syllables
irritationnominallyphilatelyredirectionstate-of-the-artunscrupulousanalysiscollaboratedeveloperexposition