How Many Syllables In Prohibition?
4syllables
Prohibition has 4 syllables, proh-i-bit-ion. It is a polysyllabic word.
prohibition
/ˌprəʊ.əˈbɪʃ.ən/ UK /ˌproʊ.əˈbɪʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bit.
Syllable Structure
CCV/V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/prəʊ.ə.bɪʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
proh-i-bit-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prohibition
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | pr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | b | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Prohibition Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prohibition?
Prohibition has 4 syllables, proh-i-bit-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌprəʊ.əˈbɪʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in prohibition?
The third syllable, bit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prohibition?
Prohibition has the structure CCV/V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prohibition into syllables?
By sound, prəʊ.ə.bɪʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, proh-i-bit-ion.
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