How Many Syllables In Incision?
3syllables
Incision has 3 syllables, in-cis-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
incision
/ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/ UK /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cis.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.sɪʒ.ən/
Division By Letters
in-cis-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incision
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɪ | ʒ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Incision Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incision?
Incision has 3 syllables, in-cis-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈsɪʒ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in incision?
The second syllable, cis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incision?
Incision has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incision into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.sɪʒ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cis-ion.