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