How Many Syllables In Partition?
3syllables
Partition has 3 syllables, par-tit-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
partition
/pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/ UK /pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tit.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.tɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
par-tit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Partition
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Partition Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in partition?
Partition has 3 syllables, par-tit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /pɑːˈtɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in partition?
The second syllable, tit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of partition?
Partition has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide partition into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.tɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-tit-ion.