How Many Syllables In Prescription?
3syllables
Prescription has 3 syllables, pre-scrip-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
prescription
/prəˈskrɪp.ʃən/ UK /prəˈskrɪp.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scrip.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.skrɪp.ʃən/
Division By Letters
pre-scrip-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prescription
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 | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | skr | ɪ | p | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Prescription Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prescription?
Prescription has 3 syllables, pre-scrip-tion. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈskrɪp.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in prescription?
The second syllable, scrip, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prescription?
Prescription has the structure CCV/CCCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prescription into syllables?
By sound, prə.skrɪp.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-scrip-tion.