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