How Many Syllables In Jurisdiction?
4syllables
Jurisdiction has 4 syllables, ju-ris-dic-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
jurisdiction
/ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/ UK /ˌdʒʊr.əsˈdɪk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒʊə.rɪs.dɪk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
ju-ris-dic-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jurisdiction
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 | dʒ | ʊə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Jurisdiction Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction has 4 syllables, ju-ris-dic-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in jurisdiction?
The third syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction has the structure CV/CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jurisdiction into syllables?
By sound, dʒʊə.rɪs.dɪk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ju-ris-dic-tion.
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