How Many Syllables In Organisation?
5syllables
Organisation has 5 syllables, or-ga-ni-sa-tion. It is a polysyllabic word.
organisation
/ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ UK /ˌɔːr.ɡə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.ɡə.naɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
or-ga-ni-sa-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Organisation
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | z | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 5 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Organisation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | /ˌɔːr.ɡə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | 5 |
| Also | /ˌɔː.ɡə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in organisation?
Organisation has 5 syllables, or-ga-ni-sa-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in organisation?
The fourth syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of organisation?
Organisation has the structure V/CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide organisation into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.ɡə.naɪ.zeɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-ga-ni-sa-tion.
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