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