How Many Syllables In Machination?
4syllables
Machination has 4 syllables, mach-i-na-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
machination
/ˌmæk.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌmæk.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæk.ə.neɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
mach-i-na-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Machination
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 | m | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Machination Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ 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 machination?
Machination has 4 syllables, mach-i-na-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmæk.əˈneɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in machination?
The third syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of machination?
Machination has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide machination into syllables?
By sound, mæk.ə.neɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mach-i-na-tion.
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