How Many Syllables In Inspiration?
4syllables
Inspiration has 4 syllables, in-spi-ra-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
inspiration
/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.spə.reɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
in-spi-ra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inspiration
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 | sp | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Inspiration Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ 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 inspiration?
Inspiration has 4 syllables, in-spi-ra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in inspiration?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inspiration?
Inspiration has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inspiration into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.spə.reɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-spi-ra-tion.