How Many Syllables In Motion?
2syllables
Motion has 2 syllables, mo-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
motion
/ˈməʊ.ʃən/ UK /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
mo-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motion
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Motion Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in motion?
Motion has 2 syllables, mo-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈməʊ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in motion?
The first syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motion?
Motion has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motion into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-tion.