How Many Syllables In Mansion?
2syllables
Mansion has 2 syllables, man-sion. It is a disyllabic word.
mansion
/ˈmæn.ʃən/ UK /ˈmæn.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæn.ʃən/
Division By Letters
man-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mansion
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Mansion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mansion?
Mansion has 2 syllables, man-sion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in mansion?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mansion?
Mansion has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mansion into syllables?
By sound, mæn.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-sion.