How Many Syllables In Oration?
3syllables
Oration has 3 syllables, o-ra-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
oration
/ɔːˈreɪ.ʃən/ UK /ɔːˈreɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.reɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
o-ra-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oration
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Oration Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in oration?
Oration has 3 syllables, o-ra-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈreɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in oration?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of oration?
Oration has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide oration into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.reɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ra-tion.