How Many Syllables In Notion?
2syllables
Notion has 2 syllables, no-tion. It is a disyllabic word.
notion
/ˈnəʊ.ʃən/ UK /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, no.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nəʊ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
no-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Notion
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 | n | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Notion 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 notion?
Notion has 2 syllables, no-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnəʊ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in notion?
The first syllable, no, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of notion?
Notion has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide notion into syllables?
By sound, nəʊ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, no-tion.