How Many Syllables In Petition?
3syllables
Petition has 3 syllables, pe-tit-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
petition
/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ UK /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tit.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pə.tɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
pe-tit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Petition
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Petition 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 petition?
Petition has 3 syllables, pe-tit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in petition?
The second syllable, tit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of petition?
Petition has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide petition into syllables?
By sound, pə.tɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-tit-ion.