How Many Syllables In Pretension?
3syllables
Pretension has 3 syllables, pre-ten-sion. It is a trisyllabic word.
pretension
/prɪˈten.ʃən/ UK /prɪˈten.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.ten.ʃən/
Division By Letters
pre-ten-sion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pretension
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 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pretension 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 /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pretension?
Pretension has 3 syllables, pre-ten-sion. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈten.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in pretension?
The second syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pretension?
Pretension has the structure CCV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pretension into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.ten.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-ten-sion.
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