How Many Syllables In Junction?
2syllables
Junction has 2 syllables, junc-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
junction
/ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/ UK /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, junc.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒʌŋk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
junc-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Junction
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | dʒ | ʌ | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Junction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in junction?
Junction has 2 syllables, junc-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in junction?
The first syllable, junc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of junction?
Junction has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide junction into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌŋk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, junc-tion.