How Many Syllables In Probation?
3syllables
Probation has 3 syllables, pro-ba-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
probation
/prəˈbeɪ.ʃən/ UK /proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ba.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.beɪ.ʃən/
Division By Letters
pro-ba-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Probation
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 | b | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Probation Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in probation?
Probation has 3 syllables, pro-ba-tion. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈbeɪ.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in probation?
The second syllable, ba, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of probation?
Probation has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide probation into syllables?
By sound, prə.beɪ.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-ba-tion.